A MAN has been charged over three armed robberies at businesses in Leeds.
Jeffrey Chikosha, 23, of Wykebeck Mount, Leeds, has been charged with the robberies which occurred last year at Skelton Wood Post Office, in White Laithe Approach, on December 13, the Londis store, in Wetherby Road, Roundhay, on December 23, and the Co-op store, in Selby Road, Whitkirk, on December 29.
He has also been charged with three counts of possession of a samurai sword in relation to the incidents. He appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on Friday.
Brandon Jarrett, 21, of Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on January 18 charged with the same offences.
He was remanded in custody pending further hearings.
Detectives from Leeds District Crime Team are continuing to investigate the offences to identify other suspects and would like to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked contact PC 431 Andrews via 101 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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