Man charged in connection with Llandudno armed robbery

A man has been charged following an armed robbery which took place in Llandudno earlier this week.

Following the incident which saw some shops and parts of the town cordoned off, a male was subsequently arrested in Gwynedd yesterday (Thursday) morning.

Matthew Ward, 25, from the Bangor area has been charged with robbery, attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He has been remanded to appear in court today.