A MAN has been charged with robbing a handbag from an elderly woman in St Helens town centre.

Mark Winn, 51, of Phoenix Brow, appeared at South Sefton Magistrates' Court on Monday accused of committing robbery on Sunday, April 19, in Lowe Street.

The offence allegedly happened at about 11.40am.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "A 51-year-old man was arrested in St Helens town centre on Sunday."

The case will be heard at Liverpool Crown Court in May.