Three men have appeared in court after a takeaway food delivery driver was attacked and robbed of his car when he stopped at a County Durham address.

Thomas Price, Jack Oughton and Callum Laver, were all arrested after the white BMW was crashed into a fence in Spennymoor on Monday night.

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard how all three co-accused were arrested close to the incident after the car crashed on Heath Road, about a mile away from the alleged robbery on Princess Court.

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Magistrates heard how the alleged robbers were armed with a car jack and a hammer.

Price, 20, of St Phillips Park, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, was not asked to enter a plea to a charge of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon and was remanded in custody.

Oughton, 23, of Wordsworth Road, Chilton, was also remanded in custody after not being asked to enter a plea to a charge of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

While 19-year-old Laver, of Beech Avenue, Spennymoor, was also charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

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He was additionally charged with driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and aggravated vehicle taking.

His solicitor, Ben Pegman, said his client intends to plead guilty to all charges at his next court appearance.

All three are expected to appear to Durham Crown Court on June 5 for a further hearing.

Durham Constabulary is appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.