Witham: Teen charged with armed robbery and burglary

17 February 2024

An 18-year-old has been charged over an incident that saw a man robbed in the street by armed men, who then burgled his home.

Essex Police said the victim was approached from behind in Pelly Avenue, Witham, at 18:30 GMT on 3 January and ordered to hand over his possessions.

He gave the men his mobile phone but was then taken home under duress.

The teenager, from Westcliff, was charged with robbery and aggravated burglary.

He appeared before magistrates in Chelmsford on Thursday and is due at the crown court in March, police said.

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