A 31-year-old man from Hatfield has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

Christopher Coulton, of St Audreys Close, Hatfield, has been charged with the robbery of Ladbrokes Bookmakers in The Common on Monday, February 20, and possession of an imitation firearm.

A quantity of cash was taken during the incident.

He remains in police custody at this time and is due to appear before Hatfield Remand Court today.