Two men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Gloucester earlier this week.

Shane Hornibrook, 39 and of Hailes Road, Gloucester and James Brazil, 34 and of Columbia Close, Gloucester have been charged with robbery and being in possession of a bladed article in a public place.

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court today, Saturday 27 November.

The charges relate to an incident on Alvin Street in Gloucester on Thursday afternoon (25 November).