OFFICERS investigating two robberies in Harlow have arrested and charged a man.

The first took place at a shop in Fishers Hatch at around 1pm on 15 January while the second happened at a business in the High Street at around 2.05pm on 1the same day.

John-Paul Roberts, 50, of no fixed address, was arrested on 27 January and has been charged with robbery, attempted robbery, and two counts of possessing a knife in a public place.

He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 28 January and is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 25 February.

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Please quote the crime reference number 42/6632/25.

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