Man appears in court after knife threats

A suspect has appeared in court after a woman was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery.

Officers were called to Prioridge, Cotgrave, around 9pm on 22 July 2024 when it was reported offenders had confronted the woman inside her home and demanded money.

After she managed to flee from the address, the offenders left the scene empty-handed.

Detectives have been investigating the incident and arrested a suspect after executing a warrant in Langley Mill, Derbyshire, on Friday (2 August).

Twenty-nine-year-old Matthew Wilcox, of Greenhill Lane, Riddings, Derbyshire, has now been charged with attempted robbery and possession of a knife in a public place.

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (3 August) and was remanded in custody until 19 August when he will appear at Nottingham Crown Court.

Detective Sergeant Charlotte Henson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“This must have been a frightening ordeal for the victim so we hope she is at least comforted by our efforts.

“Detectives have worked hard on the investigation, and arresting and charging this suspect is an important step.

“If anyone has any further information about the incident, please call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”