A man has been charged in relation to a knifepoint robbery at a supermarket.

It comes after four men entered Co-Op, in Station Road, South Darenth, on December 28 and threatened staff with knives, before fleeing in a car.

Cash and cigarettes were stolen during the raid.

Vince Parmenter was arrested on Wednesday and later charged with robbery and threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place.

The 24-year-old, of Pynham Close, Abbey Wood, appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody, until his next hearing is scheduled.

An investigation by Kent Police to locate further outstanding suspects remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 604100, quoting reference YY/039064/17. Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.