Alleged bag-snatcher remanded in custody

A MAN has appeared in court to deny snatching the bag of a pensioner walking home from a bus stop.

Darren Russell (37), of Nursery Road in North Anston, appeared before magistrates in Sheffield this morning (Friday).

Police said a 74-year-old woman had her bag snatched near a bus stop at The Green in the village on May 15.

Russell was remanded into custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on September 15.