Post Office van theft accused appears in court
Getty ImagesA man accused of stealing a Post Office van full of Christmas presents has appeared in court.
James Pearson, 47, of Mullion Cove, Cornwall, is accused of committing the theft while armed with a knife.
Mr Pearson was also charged with driving without insurance or a licence, assaulting a police officer, blackmail and possessing a blade.
He made no plea at Bodmin Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody to appear at Truro Crown Court in January.
