A TRIAL has been set for a man charged with the robbery of woman and possession of a knife in Leigh.

Aaron Chapman-Phillips, of no fixed abode, will appear at Bolton Crown Court on March 28 in relation to the incident which happened on Bradshawgate on Wednesday in which money was allegedly taken from the woman.

The 20-year-old will also face two charges of the robbery of a woman and possession of a knife in Middleton on February 17.

He will remain in custody until the date of the trial.