Gainsborough: Man accused of robbery is remanded in custody

A 34-year-old man who is accused of carrying out a series of robberies was remanded in custody when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court on Monday, January 18.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Jan 2016, 08:58 BST

Updated 19th Jan 2016, 09:59 BST

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Darren Nicholls, of no fixed address, but originally from the Gainsborough area, spoke only to confirm his identity during the hearing which was carried out via a video link.

Recorder Martine Kushner adjourned the case for a further hearing at Lincoln Crown Court which will take place on Friday, March 11, and remanded Nicholls in custody until then

Nicholls faces two charges of robbery and a further charge of an attempted robbery.

He is alleged to have carried out a robbery at the Otters Bridge Service Station near Saxilby on August 13, last year.

Nicholls is also charged with a robbery in Market Street, Gainsborough on September 21, and also an attempted robbery at McColls on Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, on September 13.