Horsham man charged following knifepoint robbery

Mark Vincent Ayers, 41, of Fishers Court, Horsham has been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, say Sussex Police

He is due to appear before Haywards Heath Magistrates’ Court today (April 30).

Ayers was arrested shortly after an incident which involved a man threatening and robbing a member of staff in the One Stop Shop, Lambs Farm Road, Horsham on Saturday April 28 at around 7.30pm.

Beer and a quantity of cash was stolen.