Man accused of three cash raids

A man has been accused of carrying out three cash-in-transit robberies and escaping from police custody.

Michael Nolan, 31, of no fixed address, is also accused of attempted hijacking, driving dangerously, making threats to kill and assaulting police.

Two of the robberies took place on the same day in January. One involved the theft of £40,000 and the other a cash box containing more than £15,000.

Mr Nolan was remanded in custody for a month at Belfast Magistrates Court.

The third robbery he was charged with was last June. It is alleged a gun and a knife were used in all three raids.

Mr Nolan's alleged escape from police custody was in the Markets area of south Belfast last month.