Pair charged over robberies at Dudley and Halesowen jewellers

Two men have been charged with robbing two jewellers in Dudley and Halesowen.

Carlus Walker, aged 18, of Milverton Road, Coventry, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

While Martin Young, 41, of Frevil Road, Coventry, appeared at Dudley Magistrates' Court today.

Both men are charged with robbery and their cases have been committed to Wolverhampton Crown Court where a hearing will take place in July.

It follows alleged robberies at John Hollins in Wolverhampton Street, Dudley on April 2 and at Brookes Jewellers in Queensway, Halesowen on March 23.

During the armed raid at John Hollins, around £10,000 worth of jewellery was snatched.

No shots were fired and no-one was injured during the robbery.