A MAN has been charged with a robbery at a foreign exchange store in Durham city centre earlier this month.

The incident happened at Eurochange, at the entrance to the Prince Bishops shopping centre, on the afternoon of Friday, April 7.

David Embleton, 49, of Green Court, Gilesgate, Durham, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court charged with robbery.

He has been remanded in custody until his case goes to Durham Crown Court on May 26.