A MAN has been charged with robbery after two fast food restaurants were targeted.

Jay Foster, 23, from Exeter Street in West Park appeared at South Sefton Magistrates Court to face two counts of robbery and two of possession of a bladed article.

It follows robberies at McDonalds Linkway on Sunday, August 17 and at KFC in St Helens town centre on Thursday, May 22.

Foster was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court today (Thursday, September 18).