Jake Kennedy locked up on charge of robbing £1,000 from man in Thatcham

A MAN has been sent to the crown court charged with robbery.

Jake Kennedy appeared in the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 18.

The 30-year-old, of Matthews Close, Thatcham, is accused of robbing Kieu Van Le of a leather jacket and around £1,000 in cash in Thatcham on Saturday, August 31.

He was told the case would be sent to be dealt with by a judge and, in the event of a trial, by a jury sitting at Reading Crown Court on a date to be fixed.

District judge Samuel Goozee meanwhile denied Mr kennedy bail and remanded him in custody.