Man who attempted to steal two cars during daylight robberies is due in court

The two incident took place during the space of just eight minutes in Park Gate on Wednesday afternoon.

Police were first called at 1.28pm with reports of a man trying to steal a car in Middle Road, and allegedly assaulting the driver in the process.

Minutes later, at 1.36pm, police received another report alleging that a man was attempting to steal a car in Botley Road. Similarly, it was reported the driver was assaulted during this second incident.

Officers attended and arrested 31-year-old Paulius Minkevicius, of no fixed abode.

He was subsequently charged with two counts of attempted robbery, and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today.

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