THREE youths have appeared at Swindon Crown Court accused of a string of muggings on the same night.

Steven Hewitt, 21, and two 16-year-olds are accused of three counts of robbery and five of assault with intent to rob.

All the incidents are said to have taken place on May 8 between 8.30pm and 10pm.

The three youths spoke only to confirm their names during a brief hearing and no charges were formally put to them or pleas entered.

Hewitt, of no fixed address, and one of the teenagers were remanded in custody.

The third youth was released on conditional bail.

The case was adjourned to July 22 when the three are expected to enter pleas.