Three in court over robbery at Rotherham town centre jewellers

THREE men will appear before the Crown Court next month accused of an armed robbery at a Rotherham jewellers.
By Michael Upton
Published 4th Jun 2018, 16:30 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2018, 16:55 BST

Declan Taylor (21), of Walker Road, Kimberworth, Shakil Hussain (26), of Bridge Close, Airmyn, East Yorkshire, and Lyle Copley (22), of Cecil Avenue, Doncaster, are all charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article in relation to the raid at Diamonds Classic Gold Jewellers in the Imperial Buildings on April 30.

Copley has also been charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs and driving offences.

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Copley and Hussain appeared by video link before Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday and the case was adjourned until June 20, with a trial expected to begin on October 17.

Both men were remanded in custody.

Taylor appeared before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Friday and was remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on June 29.