A MAN is expected to appear in court today in relation to an alleged armed robbery at the weekend.

Durham Police say Aaron Redman, 30, of Mandela Close, Sunderland, will appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court this morning in connection with an incident at a bookmakers in Cheveley Park Shopping Centre, Durham, on Saturday night.

"The incident happened at around 6pm and firearms officers arrested the suspect later that evening at an address in Durham," said a spokesman.

Mr Redman is charged with:

• Robbery

• Possession of an imitation firearms with intent to cause fear of violence • Use of an imitation firearm to resist arrest

• False imprisonment

• Making threats to kill

• Common assault by beating

  • Assault
  • Two counts of criminal damage