A 20-YEAR-OLD man will appear before magistrates in Northwich tomorrow, Friday accused of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery, and possession of a bladed article.

Christopher Benson, of Upper Frederick Street in Liverpool is still in custody after being charged with two offences this afternoon, Thursday.

He was arrested at 1.30pm on Wednesday by an off-duty police officer at Threshers off licence at Over Square in Winsford, allegedly armed with an imitation firearm and a knife.