A teenage boy is to appear in court at Swindon this morning charged with robbery and possessing a knife in a public place.

The charges follow a robbery at the Co-op shop in Pickwick Road, Corsham, at 10.35pm on Wednesday in which a bottle of vodka and £20 cash were taken.

The 15-year-old boy is from Corsham and cannot be named for legal reasons.

Following his arrest, he was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court this morning.