Manchester man arrested over Montpellier Antiques raid

A Manchester man has been arrested and charged following the armed robbery at Montpellier Antiques in Harrogate on Monday, March 16.
NADV 15030161AM1 A police officer guards the the building used by Montpellier Antiques. Picture : Adrian Murray. (15030161AM1)NADV 15030161AM1 A police officer guards the the building used by Montpellier Antiques. Picture : Adrian Murray. (15030161AM1)
NADV 15030161AM1 A police officer guards the the building used by Montpellier Antiques. Picture : Adrian Murray. (15030161AM1)

The man was arrested in Manchester on Monday, March 30 and was charged with robbery and possessing an offensive weapon.

The 24-year-old is due to appear at Manchester City Court today.

Staff at Montpellier Antiques were threatened with a machete and an axe by four masked robbers during the raid before making off with high value jewellery.