A MAN has been charged with aggravated burglary after three masked intruders allegedly threatened a victim with a knife in his home in Sacriston.

David Laddie, 32, of Victoria Street, Sacriston, near Durham, appeared in Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court, today.

He was not asked to plea to aggravated burglary in Iveson Terrace, Sacriston, on Monday.

It is alleged involved three masked men threatening the victim with a knife before stealing property. Two other men were arrested and released under investigation.

Mr Laddie was remanded in custody to appear at Durham Crown Court on Friday April 13.

Anyone with any information should contact Durham Police on 101.