Quick arrest over robbery of servo opposite cop shop

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A man who was arrested after allegedly robbing a service station directly opposite Campbelltown Police Station has been refused bail to appear in court.

Just after 3pm (Saturday, May 22), officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command responded to reports of an armed robbery at a service station on Queen Street, Campbelltown.

Police have been told a man allegedly armed with a knife threatened a female attendant before taking cash and running from the scene.

The 54-year-old attendant was shaken but otherwise uninjured.

Officers from Campbelltown Police Station – which is located directly opposite the scene of the crime – responded immediately, arresting the man within minutes.

The 25-year-old man was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon and resist officer.

The man, who is from Campbelltown, has been refused bail to appear in Parramatta Bail Court today (Sunday).

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A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at Mt Annan last night.

Emergency services were called to Mt Annan Drive about 9.30pm after a motorcycle and an SUV collided at the intersection of Rose Drive.

The male rider suffered serious head injuries and was taken by NSW Ambulance to Liverpool Hospital.

The driver of the SUV, a woman believed aged in her 20s, was taken to Campbelltown Hospital for mandatory testing

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dashcam vision, is urged to call Narellan Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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