A Whitstable man has been charged after an attempted robbery at a post office.

Callum Stewart, of Lucerne Drive, was arrested and charged with attempting to rob cash and tobacco from Seasalter Post Office in Joy Lane on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old was also charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

Mr Stewart appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court via virtual link the next day where he was remanded in custody.

The case will next be heard on May 7 at Canterbury Crown Court.

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