UPDATE: Robbery with violence, Ingham

Police have charged a 22-year-old man with robbery after an incident at an Ingham petrol station yesterday morning.

It will be alleged the man approached a 58-year-old male employee in the carpark of the Herbert Street business around 4.20am and began punching him.

The man allegedly stole jewellery from the victim and then forced him to the rear door of the premises.

The victim managed to make a Triple Zero call and police arrived on-scene soon after.

Police have also charged the 22-year-old Ingham man with one count each of wilful damage and obstructing police.

He will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court today.

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