Suspect is apprehended following armed robbery in Darlington
A DARLINGTON man has been in court charged with using a metal bar to steal around £750 from a betting shop.
Christopher Vincent Paul Henderson, 29, did not enter a plea for one count of robbery and another of possessing an offensive weapon when he appeared from custody today.
The offences are alleged to have taken place at Ladbrokes Bookmakers, on Neasham Road, Darlington, on Sunday.
Newton Aycliffe Magistrates sent the case to Teesside Crown Court for a hearing on June 7.
The defendant, of West Moor Road, was remanded in custody.
A police chase saw a man pursued through a nearby housing estate before being apprehended in front of shocked residents on Sunday.
The money has since been recovered.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article