Police have charged a man after a bureau de change was robbed at knifepoint.

Thousands of pounds was taken from The Coin Shop in The Drive, Hove, on Friday.

The two robbers barged behind the counter and grabbed the money before cycling off on bikes.

Joseph Hatcher, 37, of no fixed abode, has appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court today.

He was charged with armed robbery and has been remanded in custody until June.

Witnesses should call Hove CID on 0845 6070999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.