Ethan Platt, 21, and Simon Winterburn, 56, have both appeared in York Magistrates’ Court on Friday 27 March 206, in connection with a robbery that occurred in Harrogate earlier this week.
The incident happened on Ashfield Terrace at around 9pm on Wednesday 25 March. The two men are alleged to have stolen a gold bracelet from the 18-year-old victim, who sustained minor injuries during the incident.
After initial enquiries were made, Platt resisted arrest resulting in an officer sustaining a hand injury that required medical assistance.
Following further questioning, both men were charged with robbery. With Platt facing additional charges of intentional strangulation and the assault of an emergency worker.
Platt has since been remanded into custody until the hearing, while Simon Winterburn has been released on conditional bail.
They will appear at York Crown Court on Monday 4 May 2026.
