Two Bournemouth men, aged 21 and 23, have been charged with robbery, kidnap and possessing a firearm while committing an offence and are next due to appear before Bournemouth Crown Court next month.

A further three Bournemouth men, aged 26, 30 and 34, have been arrested on suspicion of the same offences and have been released under investigation.

The arrests came after a reported robbery and kidnap on June 29.