Man Charged with Five Robberies

Darren Bickersteth, 26, of Manor Farm Close, Middleton, will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court today charged with four counts of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, and four counts of having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The offences relate to:
William Hill Bookmakers, Church Street, Hunslet, on 5 May, 2010
William Hill Bookmakers, Leeds Road, Lofthouse, on 12 May, 2010
Post Office, Sussex Gardens, Hunslet, on 13 May, 2010
Coral Bookmakers, Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle, on 18 June, 2010
William Hill Bookmakers, Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle, on 10 July, 2010.