A man has been arrested and charged after a significant amount of money was taken in a robbery in Chorley.

Dominic Hugh Scott, 40, or Moorhey Road, Little Hulton, Salford, was arrested this week after the robbery at the William Hill bookmakers earlier this month.

Scott appeared before Brighton and Hove Magistrates' Court on June 16 and was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Preston Crown Court.

Det Con Ryan Lee of Skelmersdale CID said: "We would like to thank the public for responding to and helping with the appeal we made in relation to this robbery.

"The help provided is very much appreciated."