A man and a youth have been charged with an attempted robbery in Church Elm Lane, Dagenham.

A 15-year-old from Dagenham was charged on Monday, March 16, with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on March 16.

He has since been remanded into the care of the local authority to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on March 30 for trial.

Troy Grindley, 20, of Dagenham Heathway was also charged with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on March 16 and has since been remanded in custody to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on March 30 for trial.