A man has been charged with robbery, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

Ross Mills, 20, unemployed, of George Street, Chelmsford, was arrested on Thursday, December 7, as part of a police operation in Chelmsford to tackle drug-related crime and associated crime and anti-social behaviour.

He was charged with two counts of robbery on October 5 and November 17; two counts of assault on the same dates; and possession of an offensive weapon on October 5.

He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court yestrday, (Friday, December 8) and was remanded in custody for a court date to be confirmed.