Knowsley man charged with burglary of shop

A Knowsley man has been arrested and charged with a burglary offence following an incident in Stockbridge Village.

At around 8pm on Saturday 25 March, it was reported that a man entered Bargain Booze in The Croft with a metal bar.

The two shop assistants retreated to safety while he took money, alcohol and cigarettes and then made off.

No injuries were reported.

Bernard Ennis, 46 years, of Custley Hey in Stockbridge Village has been charged with burglary.

He was also charged with intentionally causing harassment, alarm or distress in relation to an incident that took place in Huyton in November.

Ennis appeared at Wirral Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 28 March, and has been remanded in custody.