Man charged with robbery and theft

A man has been charged with robbery and theft following incidents in the Hinckley and Burbage area.

Christopher Grewcock, 31, of no fixed address, is charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of theft and one count of attempted theft.

He is also charged with going equipped for stealing and threatening a person with a bladed article.

The charges relate to incidents between 15 February and 28 February.

Grewcock was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today (2 March).