A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with knifing three people and armed robbery.

The 26-year-old is thought to have carried out the crimes earlier this month and appeared from custody at Alloa Sheriff Court last Thursday, where he made no plea.

He was then remanded in custody and is expected to appeared again for a full committal hearing within a few days.

The accused faces two charges of assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement with intent to rob.

He is also charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and robbery, along with an addition offence of carrying a bladed article in public.