A man charged with a robbery, attempted robbery and possessing a knife and assaulting an emergency worker has been named for the first time. 

Donovan Robert Lee Hackleton, 30, of Marske, will appear in court today (August 21) charged with the offences. 

The 30-year-old is charged in connection with a robbery at T-Style Barbers in Normanby, an attempted robbery at Tesco Express in Normanby, possession of a knife in a public place, and assault on an emergency worker.

He is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Monday, August 21.