A Cumbrian man has been charged with 16 offences, including robbery, assault and knife possession.

Callum Kerr, of Burn Street, Longtown, is remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at North Cumbria Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, June 14.

The 27-year-old has been charged with the following offences:

• Two counts of robbery
• Three counts of driving whilst disqualified
• Three counts of use of a motor vehicle without insurance
• Two counts of failing to stop
• Two counts of dangerous driving
• Two counts of criminal damage
• Possession of a knife
• Assault by beating

The charges are in connection with an investigation into offences reported in May and June 2023, including a robbery which occurred in the car park of St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road, on Tuesday, June 6.