A MAN has appeared in court in relation to an alleged robbery of a boy.

Oakley Coyle has been charged with robbery in relation to a reported incident at Co-op in Blandford Road, Poole, on Monday, February 8.

The 18-year-old is accused of robbing £150, an iPhone 12 and bank cards from a youth.

Prosecutors also allege that the defendant had a bladed article, namely a Stanley knife, in his possession.

Coyle, whose address was given as Lanark Close, Poole, appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 10.

He did not enter a plea to the charges.

District judge Stephen Nicholls remanded Coyle into custody.

The defendant’s next appearance in relation to proceedings is due to be at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday, March 11, for a plea and trial preparation hearing.