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Man in court following Bitterne knifepoint robbery


A MAN was due to appear in court this morning charged over an alleged attempt to rob a store at knifepoint.

Darryl Jenkinson was arrested by detectives on Saturday following the drama in Bitterne on Friday afternoon.

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As reported, a man allegedly brandishing a blade went in to Laly's store in Townhill Park Road and demanded cash.

He later fled, sparking a major police hunt in the area involving sniffer dogs and armed police.

Jenkinson, of Tunstall road, Southampton, is charged with attempted robbery and is due before Southampton Magistrates Court.



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