Four teenagers have been charged after five robberies in Leicestershire over the weekend.
One 15-year-old, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old, have been charged with robbery and a firearms offence.
The charges relate to a robbery at a petrol station in Houghton-on-the-Hill on Sunday, October 14.
They have also been charged with conspiracy to rob in relation to raids at stores in Uppingham Road in Leicester, Humberstone Lane in Thurmaston, Saffron Lane in Leicester and Cardinals Walk in Netherhall.
They are all due to appear before Leicester Youth Court today.
