Man charged over attempted knifepoint robbery in Sheffield shop
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Lester Ramsey, aged 21, appeared at court last weekend facing charges over an incident at a convenience store on Verdon Street, Burngreave.
He is accused of entering a shop on Monday, July 13 and threatening a member of staff with a knife while demanding money from the till.
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Hide AdThe member of staff is understood to have fought the offender off, chased him out of the shop and suffered a minor injury to his hand as a result.
Paramedics were called.
Ramsey, of Nottingham Street, Burngreave, has been charged with attempted robbery, wounding and possession of an offensive weapon.He appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, August 1 and was remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court for another hearing on Friday, August 28.