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Man and teenager to appear in court charged with robbery of scooter in Wolverhampton

A man and teenager are set to appear in court after being charged with the robbery of a scooter.

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The pair were arrested on Wednesday at addresses near West Park in Wolverhampton by officers from West Midlands Police as part of an investigation into the robbery on Francis Street in Whitmore Reans on August 22.

Kayden Parris, 20, of Vauxhall House, Wolverhampton, has been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with robbery.

The pair are set to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Friday morning.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Two young men are due in court, charged with a robbery where a man’s scooter was taken in Whitmore Reans.

"They were arrested when we visited addresses around West Park yesterday as part of their enquiries into the robbery, on Francis Street on August 22.

"The males, aged 16 & 20, were later charged with robbery, while the 20-year-old was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

"Both will appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court."

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