Brandon man charged in connection with alleged armed robbery at Ladbrokes bookmakers in town

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a bookmakers in Brandon.

Victor Davis, 40, of Thetford Road, Brandon, has been charged with robbery and possession of a knife in a public place after an incident earlier this year.

At around 6.30pm on Friday, March 18, a man is alleged to have entered the Ladbrokes stores on Market Hill in Brandon armed with a knife.

He then demanded money from the cashier, before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Following enquiries, police arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and possession of a knife.

Mr Davis was remanded to appear before Suffolk Magistrates Court today, Friday, May 20.