Two women have appeared in court charged with attempted armed robbery at a shop in Milford Haven.

Bethan John, aged 25, and Jessie Thompson, aged 30, from Milford were charged with attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place, following an incident at Pill Corner Store on July 11.

The case came before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on July 14, and was subsequently sent to Swansea Crown Court; where the two women will next appear on August 15 to enter their pleas.

“We would like to thank the local community who supported police with their investigation,” said a police spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police.

“Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident on Friday evening, July 11.”