Police at the scene of the incident in Maidstone. Picture: Helen Wagstaff

A man has been charged with robbery after an incident at Charmian Beaton jewellers in Maidstone.

Stephen Almond, 43, of Melville Road in the town is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to commit robbery.

He is due to appear before Maidstone magistrates today.

A second man has been released on police bail pending further investigation.

The Pudding Lane shop was targeted on Wednesday.

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