Man charged in connection with Brighton robbery

A man has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article in Brighton. 

Shortly before 3.30pm on Wednesday (September 30) police received a report of a man being robbed at knifepoint in Norwich Crescent, Brighton. 

The victim received minor injuries. Some personal items, including his wallet containing a quantity of cash, were stolen. Police were able to recover the personal items for the victim.

A man and a woman were arrested by officers at a retail park in Newton Road, Hove, later that afternoon. 

Harry Avis, 22, unemployed, of Swanborough Drive, Brighton, has since been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article and breach of court bail. 

He has been remanded in prison to appear before Lewes Crown Court on October 13. 

The 21-year-old woman from Brighton has been released on conditional bail until October 28 while enquiries continue.