Police arrest two men suspected of carrying out Melton robbery

Police have today (Friday) arrested two Melton men in connection with a robbery which took place in the town centre.
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Police have made arrests EMN-190329-151833001

Officers took the men into custody on suspicion of assaulting two men and stealing a wallet on March 24, in Market Place.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told the Melton Times: “Two men were confronted and then assaulted at around 2am.

“One of the victims had his wallet stolen.

“A 37-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, both from Melton, were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

“They remain in custody at this time and enquiries are ongoing.”