Hampshire man, 38, charged over knife-point robbery at bookmakers in Eastleigh

POLICE have charged a man following a knife-point robbery in a Hampshire bookmakers.
Richard Lemmer
By Richard Lemmer
Published 29th Mar 2022, 10:39 GMT
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The charges come after a staff member and customers were threatened at knifepoint and demands were made for cash in the Leigh Road bookmakers at around 5pm on Friday March 25.

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David Pratt, 38, of Southampton Road in Eastleigh has been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and common assault.

Police have charged a man over a knife-point robbery at a bookmakers. Picture: Habibur RahmanPolice have charged a man over a knife-point robbery at a bookmakers. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Police have charged a man over a knife-point robbery at a bookmakers. Picture: Habibur Rahman
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He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Southampton Crown Court on Monday April 25.

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