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27
Mar
Two men charged with robbery in Harrogate
Two men have appeared in court charged with robbery in Harrogate.
Ethan Pratt, 21, and Simon Winterburn, 56, both appeared in York Magistrates Court this morning (March 27) in connection with a robbery that occurred in Harrogate this week.
The alleged incident happened on Ashfield Terrace at around 9pm on Wednesday (March 25).
The two men are alleged to have stolen a gold bracelet from the 18-year-old victim, who sustained minor injuries during the incident.
A North Yorkshire Police statement added:
After initial enquiries were made, Ethan Pratt resisted arrest resulting in an officer sustaining a hand injury that required medical assistance.
Following further questioning, both men were charged with robbery. With Ethan Pratt facing additional charges of intentional strangulation and the assault of an emergency worker.
Mr Pratt was remanded in custody and Mr Winterburn was released on conditional bail.
Both will appear at York Crown Court on Monday, May 4.
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