A MAN is due to appear in court charged with possession of a weapon in Bolton.

Kieran Atkinson, aged 18, has been charged with robbery, dangerous driving and possession of a weapon.

Atkinson, of Kirkebrok Road, Daubhill, was also charged with failing to provide a blood sample for analysis, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.

Police arrested Atkinson on Sunday, and he was remanded in custody to appear at court on Monday.