Armley carjacking: Rothwell man remanded over carjacking

The woman's car carrying the children was taken from Armley Ridge Road

A fifth man has appeared in court after a woman's car was stolen with her three young daughters inside.

The girls, aged four, five and seven, were in the car when it was stolen on Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, on 3 October.

Andrew Hall, 33, of Sixth Avenue, Rothwell was remanded in custody by magistrates to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 4 November.

Mr Hall is charged with robbery, kidnap and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

The children were found safe nearby a short time later and the Ford Kuga was discovered set alight in Rothwell.

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Four other people have already been charged in connection with the incident and are due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 4 November.