A MAN and two youths from the Deane area of Bolton have been charged with a series of robberies after a crackdown by police. Gareth LLwellyn, aged 19 is facing one allegation of robbery. An 18-year-old boy has been charged with six and a 16-year-old is accused of two.

They were arrested as part of Operation Grow and have been sent to crown court for trial by magistrates.

Further arrests are expected