A MAN has been remanded in custody in connection with a robbery at the post office in Alloa last week.

Graham Wise, 40, appeared on petition at Alloa Sheriff Court earlier today (Monday, January 27).

During the private court hearing he made no plea to a total of five charges.

The offences he has been charged with include assault to severe injury and robbery, assault, assault and robbery, carrying an offensive weapon, and carrying a bladed item in public.

Wise, of no fixed abode, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

He will appear in court again within eight days.