THREE teenagers have appeared in court after a Southampton pub was targeted by robbers.

It comes after a gang, who police say were armed with hammers, threatening staff at The Bellemoor Tavern, on Hill Lane, and targeted at a petrol station in North Baddesley.

Now three teenagers have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court.

Jordan Peat, 18, Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton was charged with robbery and attempted robbery and was remanded into custody.

A 16-year-old boy from Southampton and a 15-year-old boy, also from Southampton, were charged with robbery and attempted robbery and were remanded into youth detention.

None of teenagers entered a plea and will all appear at Southampton Crown Court on September 21.