Clacton News
Clacton teenagers in court to face armed robbery charges
5:00pm Monday 6th February 2012
TWO teenagers have been remanded in custody after an attempted armed robbery at a village store.
Darren Gilbert, 18, care of Hayes Road, Clacton and a 17-year-old from Clacton appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court today.
It is alleged they went into the Alresford village store at about 6pm on Friday before picking up a Stanley knife and attempting to steal the till.
Gilbert was charged with attempted robbery, possessing a knife and assault by beating.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with attempted robbery and possession of a knife.
No pleas were entered.
They are due to appear again at Chelmsford Crown Court later this month.