A MAN from Ringwood was charged with attempted robbery.

Jordan Burnell, of Parsonage Barn Lane, was remanded to appear before Southampton Magistrates on Friday, December 28, for allegedly attempting to rob Ringwood Service Station on Christmas Eve and possessing a knife blade/sharp pointed object.

The 23-year-old was also charged for three incidents that took place on Thursday, December 27, including assaulting a police officer, criminal damage and a public order offence.