A MAN has appeared in court accused of robbing a bookmakers at the weekend.

James Longworth, 25, of Scafell Close, Peterlee, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court charged with a robbery at William Hill bookmakers, in Sixth Street, Horden, on Saturday evening.

He was also charged with assaulting a police officer, escaping lawful custody and possessing an offensive weapon in public.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Durham Crown Court on Monday, November 5.