A shopworker was assaulted in the raid

A man has appeared in court charged with robbery after a raid on a Doncaster area shopworker suffer facial injuries.

An investigation has been ongoing ever since a Harworth store was targeted and a member of staff was injured. a spokesperson for East Bassetlaw Police said.

The spokesperson said: “This happened at Asda, in Scrooby Road with a suspect reportedly taking meat products before assaulting a shopworker.

“The victim sustained a split lip during the incident, which took place around 1.20pm on 4 July.

“Any shop theft involving violence or where violence is threatened is now classified as a robbery in the UK.

“Following extensive inquiries, we arrested suspect Jamie Morris on Monday (20 July) night, and he has since been charged with robbery.”

Morris, of no fixed address, attended Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (22 July), where he was remanded into custody.

The 38-year-old is next due to appear before Nottingham Crown Court on 19 August.

Sergeant Rebecca Jepson said "Robbery – in all of its different guises – is an incredibly serious offence that can have lasting repercussions for anyone targeted.

“Whether it's from a financial, physical, or emotional standpoint, we know how much of an impact these types of offences can have on victims.

"We're therefore pleased to be able to share the news that a suspect has now been in charged in connection with this incident."