Man charged with attempted robbery, Torquay
A man has been charged with attempted robbery following an incident at a Post Office in Torquay.
Officers were called to Chelston Post Office in Walnut Road at 7.40am on Wednesday 11 June after reports of an attempted robbery.
Leon Hippolyte, aged 38, of Rathmore Road, Torquay, has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, 12 June.