AN ESSEX man will appear in court today in connection with two armed robberies at a bank in Clacton.

George Commons, 48, of Linden Drive in Clacton, has been charged over the incidents which took place on November 14 and December 7.

He has also been charged with two counts of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

He will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today.

A second man remains in police custody.