A 16-YEAR-OLD boy accused of attempting an armed robbery at the Hop Pole Stores, Cleobury Road, Bewdley, on Saturday evening has been refused bail by Kidderminster magistrates.

He appeared in court charged with attempting to rob Mrs Urma Sharmer and was remanded in custody.

Two others accused of taking part in the robbery bid have been given bail.

Paul Swain, 18, of Richmond Road, Bewdley, and another 16-year-old boy will return to court on Monday.