A man has appeared in court following an attempted armed robbery in Swansea.

Jacob Tyson, aged 28, of no fixed address, appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning charged with attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

The incident happened at the Lifestyle Express store in West Cross on Sunday evening.

Police were called to the scene at approximately 8.15pm after the suspect was detained by a shop worker and a member of the public until officers arrived.

He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance.