A man and a woman have been charged following a series of robberies and burglaries across Stoke-on-Trent.

Nicola Clewes, 45, of Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with three counts of robbery, two counts of burglary and one count of theft from the person of another.

Gary Betts, 45, of Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with robbery, burglary and theft from the person of another.

It comes following an investigation into a series of robberies and burglaries in the Meir area between February and April this year.

Medication, cosmetic items believed to be worth £270 and cash were taken.

Clewes and Betts appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre yesterday (25 April) and have been remanded ahead of their next appearance at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 27 May.