Yate McDonald's robbery: Man charged and appears in court

Mr Batten is charged with two counts of robbery at McDonald's and Miss Millie's in Yate

A man has appeared in court charged with robbery at a McDonald's and a Miss Millie's restaurant.

Rudi Batten, 22, of Station Road in Yate, is charged with two counts of robbery which took place in Yate on 7 and 8 February. Nobody was injured, according to Avon and Somerset Police.

He is also charged with possession of an imitation firearm and a knife blade.

Mr Batten was remanded in custody to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 19 March.