Two charged after post office robbery

Two men have been charged following an armed robbery at a Post Office in West Lothian.

The incident, involving a knife, happened at about 12.20pm on Tuesday at The Mill Centre, Sycamore Walk in Blackburn. A four-figure sum of cash was taken.

Two men, aged 18 and 39, are to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court later. Police commended the public for helping them in the case.

Det Insp Paul Batten, said: “This incident was investigated with the local community providing information.”