Man charged following armed robbery at Hereford garage

Armed robbery charge at Herefordshire garage

According to an article published by Herefordtimes on 18 March 2026, a man has been charged following an armed robbery at a garage in Herefordshire. Adam Hawkins, 44, of Drybrook, Gloucestershire, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 18.

West Mercia Police stated that the suspect faces charges of robbery and possession of an imitation firearm while committing a robbery. These charges relate to an incident that occurred at Lea Garage on the A40 last month. According to the report, the incident took place on February 18, and no injuries were sustained during the event.

The defendant has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at Worcester Crown Court on April 15.

Business owners are encouraged to review their security protocols and ensure that surveillance systems are fully operational to deter criminal activity.

Source : Herefordtimes