A MAN has been charged in connection with a robbery at a pub.

The robbery took place at The Red Lion on Robins Lane, Sutton.

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It was reported a man entered the private area of the pub building before threatening a woman and stealing cash from the premises.

Colin Leyland, 43, of no fixed address was arrested in connection with the robbery.

Police have subsequently charged Leyland robbery.

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Leyland will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today

He was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today (Monday, October 21).