A Hampshire man who fled the country for 18 months

A Hampshire man who fled the country for 18 months after he was wanted by police for aggravated burglary and robbery appeared at the Old Bailey today [Wed].

Tom Hunter, of (21) Church St, Alton, Hampshire, gave himself up yesterday [Tue], the court heard.

Hunter, 23, returned to Britain in December 1999.

He has been charged with aggravated burglary, burglary and robbery.

He will appear for a plea and directions hearing at the Old Bailey on 17 May.

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NOTE: Two other men were associated with the offences.

One has been tried, the other is still outstanding.

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