Sainsbury's security guard overpowers gunman and detains him until police arrive

A gunman was detained by a security guard during an armed robbery of a shop in Sheffield city centre.
By Claire Lewis
Published 22nd Dec 2021, 09:53 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2021, 09:54 BST

South Yorkshire Police said a man with a BB gun threatened staff at Sainsbury’s on Division Street and ordered store workers to empty the tills.

But the gunman was prevented from leaving the store by a security guard who overpowered him and detained him at the scene until police arrived.

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The incident occurred at around 8.15am on Thursday, December 16.

Sainbury's in Division Street, SheffieldSainbury's in Division Street, Sheffield
Sainbury's in Division Street, Sheffield

South Yorkshire Police said: “It is reported that a man walked into the store and threatened staff with BB gun, before demanding the staff empty the tills.

“The man was detained by a security guard. The man, aged 46, was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery.

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“He was remanded into custody to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on January 19.”

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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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