POLICE investigating reports of an armed robbery in Landkey near Barnstaple have charged five people in relation to the incident. 

Police were called to Lyncroft Stores on Blakes Hill Road, at around 6.20pm on Saturday, January 26, following reports of an armed robbery.

Thomas Sullivan (38) from Cullompton, Louise Hudson (33) from South Molton and a 16-year-old boy from Bideford have all been charged with robbery.

In addition, Joshua Foster (26), and a 17-year-old boy, both from South Molton, have been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm.

Four of the above were due to appear at North and East Devon Magistrates court today, Saturday, February 2.

The 16-year-old boy will appear at Barnstaple Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 15.