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Man charged with robbery bid after woman 'threatened with surgical needle' in Rochester High Street

A man has been charged after a woman was allegedly threatened with a surgical needle.

The incident is said to have taken place inside a property in Rochester High Street at around 8am on Tuesday.

It happened in a property in Rochester High Street. Stock image
It happened in a property in Rochester High Street. Stock image

David Bignall is alleged to have threatened the victim, while demanding cash.

The 39-year-old, of Rochester High Street, was arrested on suspicion of the offence on the same morning and later charged with attempted robbery.

At a hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, he was remanded in custody to attend Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday, June 30.

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