Retford robbery arrest made

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 17:00

By Shaun Moore

A man has been arrested after a corner shop in Retford was robbed by someone armed with a broken bottle.

Nottinghamshire Police say a shop in Wesley Road was targeted at around 9.25pm on 5 August.

A man wearing a baseball cap and face covering reportedly entered the store with a broken glass bottle, jumped over the counter and demanded cash.

Police say more than £700 was stolen from the till.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery on Monday 17 August.

Detectives say enquiries are continuing, and they have released images of a man they want to identify.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 740 of 5 August 2026.

News

Mansfield film festival returns
Mansfield Town Film Festival 2026 will take place at Mansfield Palace Theatre from 25 to 27 September.
East Midlands Mayor to chair UK network
Claire Ward has been chosen by fellow regional mayors to chair the UK Mayors Network.
Mansfield college funding welcomed
Mansfield MP Steve Yemm says extra funding for post-16 education will mean more opportunities for young people in the town.
Retired service animals charity chosen
Nottinghamshire Police has chosen the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals as its new Chief Constable’s charity.