A MAN is due to appear in court today after being charged in connection with an armed robbery in Redruth.

The incident took place at 7.55pm on Wednesday, October 24, at Bargain Booze in Fore Street.

Nathan Hughes, aged 41, from Wheal Harmony, Redruth, has been charged with robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to commit robbery and possession of a firearm.

He was remanded to appear at Bodmin Magistrates Court this morning.