A MAN accused of a robbery at a pizza takeaway has been sent for trial.

Harrogate magistrates yesterday sent Richard Lee Halliday, 33, to York Crown Court, where he will appear on Monday.

Mr Halliday, of Albany Avenue, Bilton, Harrogate, is accused of robbing Yasin Hussain of a necklace and cash valued at a total of £110 at the Venice Pizza, in Westmoreland Street, Harrogate, on Monday.

He is also charged with causing £400 damage to a door and counter at the premises on the same occasion.

Mr Halliday's solicitor Simon Berger made no application for bail and he was remanded in custody