THREE people are due to appear in court this morning after an alleged bank robbery in Bournemouth.

A 37-year-old man from Bournemouth and a 39-year-old man from Southampton have both been charged with robbery and possessing a knife or bladed article in a public place.

A 27-year-old Bournemouth woman has also been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

Dorset Police was called at 2.18pm on Thursday August 27 to a report of a robbery at Barclays bank on Old Christchurch Road.

It was reported that a member of staff was threatened with a knife by two men who demanded money and a quantity of cash was stolen. The staff member did not sustain any injuries.

Following enquiries, three people were arrested in connection with the incident.

They are due to appear before magistrates in Poole today.