Two men have will appear in court this morning to face charges in connection with an alleged robbery in Chelmsford.

Kevin Antony, 40, of no fixed abode and 18-year-old Michael O'Keefe of Chancellor Road, Southend will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this morning (Thursday December 8).

Antony will appear to face charges of attempted robbery, theft and possession of a bladed article in a public place. O'Keefe will face charges of attempted robbery and theft.

The charges relate to an incident alleged to have happened at the Bridge Store in Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford on Tuesday December 6.