A man has been charged with armed robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

Sean Tierney, 27, of Snowdrop Close, Littlehampton, was charged after the armed robbery at Maxteds Newsagents, Worthing Road, on 14 May.

Tierney was arrested by officers yesterday (WED) and is due to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court today (THUR).