Family trio on robbery charge

Thursday 2nd September 2010, 3:00PM BST.

The case was opened in the Magistrate's Court yesterday

A MOTHER and her two teenage sons allegedly attacked and robbed a man as he walked home from the pub.

It was claimed in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday that the woman and the boys, aged 13 and 14, followed the man – a complete stranger – down a dark alley before attacking him and stealing his money.

The three, of St Helier, have been charged with robbery and the 14-year-old with possessing an offensive weapon following the alleged late-night attack near Upper Midvale Road on 12 August.

Before adjourning the case, the Assistant Magistrate, Bridget Shaw, indicated that it would be sent to the Royal Court.

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