Two men charged following robbery at Warrington shop

Two men from Warrington have been charged following a robbery in the town.

David Holt and Simon Baker were arrested in O’Leary Street shortly after 11.30am on Monday 19 October.

The pair, who both live in O’Leary Street, have subsequently been charged with robbery.

Holt has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place.

The charges all relate to an incident at a shop in Bridge Street in Warrington town centre that occurred at around 11am on Monday 19 October.

Holt, 44, and Baker, 50, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court, via video link, on Tuesday 20 October.

They were remanded in custody and are set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday 17 November.