A man has been charged with possession of a weapon and robbery after an incident in Mousehold Heath this week.

Police were called to an altercation in Pockthorpe Gate, near St James Hollow skate park, after someone was reported to be carrying a knife and where someone was threatened.

A police spokeswoman said: "A man has been charged with robbery and possession of a sharp pointed article after an incident in Norwich.

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Norwich Evening News: Officers were called to Pockthorpe Gate, Norwich, on Wednesday August 2 at 8.07pm Officers were called to Pockthorpe Gate, Norwich, on Wednesday August 2 at 8.07pm (Image: Google Maps)

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"Officers were called to Pockthorpe Gate, Norwich, on Wednesday, August 2 at 8.07pm when a person was reported to have been seen carrying a knife.

"During the incident a man was threatened.

Norwich Evening News: Luke Hall, 36, of The Runnel, Norwich, was arrested and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioningLuke Hall, 36, of The Runnel, Norwich, was arrested and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning (Image: Newsquest)

"Luke Hall, 36, of The Runnel was arrested in nearby Anchor Close and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

"He appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court this morning - Friday, August 4, 2023 - and was remanded in custody to appear at Norwich Crown Court on September 1."