Terrifying gun raid for whisky

A GUN-WIELDING robber threatened a lorry driver parked on the A5 near Hinckley before stealing two pallets of whisky in an early morning raid.

The lorry was parked in a lay-by opposite Rock Caravans in Witherley when a man holding a firearm approached at 3.30am last Thursday.

The terrified driver locked himself in his cab and the robber forced his way into the back of the lorry with the help of two other men.

The three men then loaded two pallets of whisky into a white Mercedes.

They fled the scene in the direction of Hinckley and Nuneaton.

Warwickshire Police are appealing for information on the incident and urged any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The man with the gun was described as white, skinny, aged between 26 and 28, around 6ft and wearing dark clothing.

Detective Sergeant Amjad Iqbal, investigating officer, said: “It is important that we identify the people responsible for carrying out this robbery.

“Were you in the area at the time

“Did you see anyone acting suspiciously?

“Did you see a white Mercedes van?

“If so we would like to hear from you.”

Confirming the details of the incident a police spokesman added: “We’re appealing for information following an armed robbery in the lay-by opposite Rock Caravans on the A5 Watling Street, Witherley.

“The incident occurred at around 3.30am on Thursday.

“A lorry driver reports that he was sitting in the cab of his vehicle when he was approached by a man holding a firearm.

“The victim then locked himself in the cab and the man and two other men gained access to the back of the lorry and made off with two pallets of whisky.

“The men fled the scene in a white Mercedes van in the direction of Nuneaton and Hinckley.”

Anyone with information should call the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 39 of January 19 2017.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www. crimestoppers-uk.org