A TEENAGER has been remanded in custody by Bolton magistrates in connection with two armed robberies.
John Hardy, aged 18, of Peel Park Crescent, Little Hulton, is accused of robbing Ladbrokes in Norris Street, Farnworth, and Alpine Extreme in Bolton Road, Westhoughton.
The two incidents happened within a 15-minute period on Friday night.
Hardy will appear again at the magistrates court on Thursday.
Two other suspects are still being hunted by police. Anyone with any information is asked to call Bolton CID on 0161 856 0961 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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