A TOTAL of five people have been charged in connection with two robberies earlier this month.
The offences took place on July 5 and 7 in the town.
Jhayon Williams, 24, of Melrose Place, Smethwick was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Ashley Evans, 30, of Vale Street, West Bromwich was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Latoria Lunnon, 20, of Hipton Hill, Evesham was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Andrew Fellows, 54, of Cypress Road, Walsall, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Reece Davis, 25, of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
They have been remanded in custody and will appear at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, August 12.
The charges come as West Mercia Police continues to crack down on serious and organised crime as part of its Protect campaign.
Visit www.westmercia.police.uk/protect for more