A robbery was thwarted at a convenience store yesterday (Monday 28 April), Sussex Police said.
The force said: “A man has been charged following an attempted robbery at a convenience store in Worthing.
“Police were called to Morrisons Daily, in Heene Road, Worthing, at around 6am on Monday 28 April, following reports of an attempted robbery.
“Officers attended the scene promptly and, following inquiries, arrested a suspect near by.
“Michael Scott-Smith, 46, of Rowlands Road, Worthing, appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court charged with attempted robbery on Tuesday 29 April.
“He has been remanded in custody to appear before a court, to be confirmed, on Tuesday 27 May.”