West Lothian man accused of armed robbery at Premier store appears in court
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A West Lothian man has appeared in court after an alleged armed robbery at a Premier store.
Greg Parker was detained by officers after the incident at the Premier Bathville store in Armadale, reports the Daily Record.
Police said the alleged raid took place at around 8.15pm on Thursday June 26, with around £2,000 taken.
Parker appeared in the dock at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday June 30 - the day after his 47th birthday.
He has been charged with assault and robbery and possession of a bladed weapon. Parker, of no fixed abode, made no plea to the two charges against him.
He was remanded in custody and the case against him was continued for prosecutors to investigate further.
No future court dates have been set. He is expected to appear in court again in connection with the case next week.
On Saturday, Police Scotland confirmed the suspect had been arrested and charged.
A statement said: "A man threatened staff with a weapon before stealing approximately £2,000 in cash.
"No-one was injured as a result. The 46-year-old man is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday, June 30, 2025."
Shop owner Abdul Manan, 27, previously told the Record: "[My staff member] was terrified.
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"He phoned me straight away and just started crying... All I wanted to know was that he was okay.
"We don't want somebody getting hurt just for some money. That's not going to happen. He is still very shaken up, though.
"We are working hard and times are tough as it is - but for things like this to happen, it's devastating."
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