A MAN has been charged with attempted robbery following an incident at a Post Office.

Leon Hippolyte, aged 38, of Rathmore Road, Torquay, has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He has been remanded in custody to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, June 12.

Officers were called to Chelston Post Office in Walnut Road, Torquay, at 7.40am on Wednesday, June 11, after reports of an attempted robbery.