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.
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