Man charged with violent Hackney robberies

A man has been charged with throwing acid and robberies in Hackney.

Peter Brown, 28 (06.04.89) of Hope Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, was charged on Monday, 30 January as follows.

1) Attempted robbery on 10 March 2017, at a supermarket in Mare Street, E8.

2) Throwing or casting a corrosive fluid with intent on 10 March 2017, at a supermarket in Mare Street, E8.

3) Robbery on 10 March 2017, at Hassett Road, E9.

4) Throwing or casting a corrosive fluid on 10 March 2017, at Hassett Road, E9.

He is in custody to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 28 February.