A 39-YEAR-OLD MAN appeared before a special court on Saturday, accused of a knifepoint robbery at a Bangor shop.

Daniel Derek Jones, of no fixed address, is charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon on Friday following a hold-up at the Stop and Shop store on the High Street.

Defence solicitor Sion Hughes made no application for bail.

Magistrates at Llandudno remanded Jones in custody until May 7 at Caernarfon crown court.