ALAN Francis Pybis (28) of no fixed abode appeared at St Helens Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 5, charged with nine robberies - five in St Helens, two in Rainhill and two in Southport.

Pybis and co-accused William Jones, who was charged with four of the robberies, were remanded in custody until August 20.

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