Man charged with Hounslow Post Office robbery

A man has been charged by Met officers investigating a robbery at a Post Office in Hounslow.

At around 1800hrs on 1 April, a man entered the Post Office in Brabazon Road, Hounslow. The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm before making off with a large quantity of cash.

Flying Squad officers responded immediately, and detectives used a range of tactics to identify a suspect.

On Thursday, 4 April, Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested at his home address in Hounslow. He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 6 April, charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

He remains in custody and will next appear at Isleworth Crown Court on 6 May 2024.