A man from Birmingham has been formally charged by police following a violent robbery at a Heron Foods supermarket in the Shard End area, which left a shop worker with a serious stab wound.
Charges Filed After Violent Supermarket Incident
West Midlands Police have confirmed that Reece Allen, aged 31 and from Birmingham, has been charged in connection with the attack that occurred on Thursday morning, February 5. The incident took place at the Heron Foods store located on Heathland Avenue, where a male employee was assaulted during a robbery.
Details of the Alleged Offences
The charges brought against Allen are extensive and reflect the severity of the incident. He has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Theft from a shop
- Wounding
- Possessing a knife in a public place
- Common assault of an emergency worker
Police reports indicate that the victim, a shop worker, sustained a knife wound to his stomach during the altercation. The attack prompted an immediate response from emergency services, and an investigation was swiftly launched.
Court Appearance and Police Statement
Allen was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, February 9, to face these charges. In an official statement released by West Midlands Police, authorities stated: "A man has been charged after a shop worker was stabbed in #ShardEnd on Thursday. Reece Allen, aged 31 and from Birmingham, has been charged with robbery, theft from shop, wounding, possessing a knife in a public place and common assault of an emergency worker. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today."
The statement further elaborated that this development follows the initial report of the shop worker, a man, who suffered a knife wound to his stomach during the robbery at the store on Heathland Avenue on Thursday morning.
Location and Community Context
The Heron Foods store involved is situated at the corner of Heathland Avenue and Heath Way in the Shard End district of Birmingham. This incident adds to a series of recent police updates concerning violent crimes in the Birmingham area, highlighting ongoing concerns about public safety and knife-related offences in the region.
Local residents and business owners in Shard End are likely to be following this case closely, as it underscores the risks faced by retail workers and the broader issue of weapon possession in public spaces. The police continue to urge the community to report any relevant information and to utilise official channels for breaking news updates.
