Man charged in connection with Portchester robbery

A man has been charged in connection with a robbery that took place in Portchester.

It’s alleged that at around 7.25pm on Sunday 19 January, a 14-year-old boy was cycling along Portchester Road and was grabbed and thrown to the floor by a man.

The boy was then reported to have been threatened, punched and kicked, before his bike, some clothes, Apple Airpods and iPhone were stolen.

Following a number of enquiries, police have charged 20-year-old Harley Taylor, of no fixed abode, with robbery and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 30 January).

Two 15-year-old boys who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery have been bailed with conditions until 29 April.