Man charged in connection with perfume shop robbery

A man has been charged following a robbery at a perfume shop in Melksham.

Thomas Noonan, 32, of Lower Bristol Road, Bath, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article in connection with the incident, which took place on September 5 at Gompels Pharmacy in Bank Street, Melksham.

Noonan appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (12/10) and has been remanded into custody.

He is next due to appear at Salisbury Crown Court on November 14 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.