THREE people from York have denied robbing a man of £350.

Darren Linsdell, 31, of Eastern Terrace, Storm Elliott, 19, of Burdyke Avenue, and William Howgego, 37, of Wycliffe Avenue, all pleaded not guilty to a charge of robbery when they appeared at York Crown Court on Friday.

This relates to the robbery of a George Smith, who allegedly had £350 taken from him.

The Honorary Recorder of York, Judge Paul Batty QC, set a trial date for October 31.

All three have been remanded in custody.