A 31-year-old man from Okehampton is to face trial accused of carrying out a robbery with a knife in the centre of the town.

Daniel Rock, of Wonnacotts Road, Okehampton, pleaded not guilty to the robbery of a woman and having a knife in Fore Street, Okehampton.

Both offences are alleged to have been committed on March 9 this year.

Rock appeared at Exeter Crown Court by video link from Exeter Prison and was remanded in custody by Recorder Mr Paul Dunkels, QC.

He set a trial date of August 28 and remanded Rock in custody.