Gainsborough man walks free after robbery charges dropped
Darren Nicholls, aged 34, of Coningsby Close, Gainsborough, had been due to stand trial in front of a jury at Lincoln Crown Court this morning accused of two robberies, an attempted robbery and a separate charge of theft.
But following a lengthy delay, the prosecutor Victoria Rose told the court that no evidence was being offered against Nicholls.
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Hide AdMiss Rose said the decision to drop the case had been made following discussions held at a high level within the Crown Prosecution Service.
She told the court “A decision has been made not to continue any further with this case. It is a decision that has not been taken lightly.”
Nicholls was alleged to have carried out a robbery at Otters Bridge Service Station near Saxilby on August 13 2015. He was also accused of a robbery in Market Street, Gainsborough on September 21 and attempted robbery at McColls on Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, on September13 .
Nicholls, who has spent six months in custody, was discharged.