Pensioners arrested for armed robbery

COPS arrested two pensioners for ARMED ROBBERY after one of them jokingly told foreign poachers they would be shot.



World War II hero Geoff Mogg, 90, was fishing with best pal Alan Cox, 65, on a private stretch of the River Teifi in Pembrokeshire when Alan spotted younger anglers, believed to be Spanish.

The retired tree surgeon asked them if they had the right to fish there. But they did not understand. He said: “If I were you I’d go because if you’re caught without permission you’ll get shot.”

The two pals were arrested and quizzed for two hours. Geoff, who owns shotguns which were locked away at the time, has had them confiscated and faces losing his licence.

Alan said: “The police asked if I’ve held someone up at gunpoint for fish. It is spiteful, trouble-making nonsense. Geoff is distraught.”

Police confirmed the two had been arrested but refused to comment further.

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