A man accused of robbing a town taxi driver has been charged with six offences.

Edmund Brazil, from Canterbury, allegedly robbed a cab driver in Faversham on the morning of July 24.

He is said to have threatened the driver before stealing a quantity of cash.

Brazil was charged by investigating officers yesterday.

The 40-year-old, of Cockering Road in Canterbury, has also been charged with four counts of burglary, and theft from a vehicle - connected to unrelated incidents in the Sittingbourne and Canterbury areas.

He was remanded in custody, and appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court today where he was further remanded in custody.

He is set to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on September 9.

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