Guy English, 18, of Margaret Terrace, Stanley, and Lee Doran, 22, of Park Avenue, Prudhoe, both County Durham, appeared before Gateshead magistrates yesterday charged with two robberies and three attempted robberies.

The offences were alleged to have been committed close to Derwent Caravan Park, Rowlands Gill, near Gateshead, at the weekend. They were remanded in custody until April 23.