A man has been charged with a string of crimes in under a month, including robbery and drug and weapon possession.

Robert Dorkings is alleged to have committed multiple offences in Bushey, Bushey Heath, Radlett, Borehamwood, Hatfield, Edgware and Harrow between March 5 and April 1.

The 36-year-old has been charged with three counts of robbery, three counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and two counts of making off without payment.

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He was also charged with theft from a shop, possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place, possession of class A drug, acquiring/using/possessing criminal property, fraudulently using a registration mark/registration document, using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without third party insurance, and driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Dorkings, of Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court yesterday (April 3) and was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at St Albans Crown Court on May 2.