Man due in court over Co Down robbery and offensive weapon charges

A man has been charged with a number of offences including robbery after a car was stolen in the Newtownards area on Thursday.

The 24-year-old was detained in Downpatrick and is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Saturday (August 13).

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He has been charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, taking a motor vehicle without authority and driving whilst disqualified.

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