A man has been charged with robbing three convenience stores earlier this year.

Joseph Kingsley, who was 19 yesterday, faces three charges of robbery.

He is alleged to have robbed Oakleys newsagents, in Corsham, on March 19, Costcutters, also in Corsham, on March 22 and McColls, in Chippenham, on April 9.

Kingsley, from Marlborough but who is homeless, was remanded in custody by police today and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.