TWO men from Chester have appeared in court accused of attempting to rob a taxi driver, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

Michael Creevy, 46, and Philip Corbett, 45, both of Norman Way, Blacon, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court via videolink on Friday, August 28.

They have been charged with attempted robbery, threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place and making off without payment.

The charges relate to an incident that occurred on Norris Road at around 2.30am on Thursday, August 27.

The pair were arrested at their home at around 2.45am on the same day.

No-one was injured during the incident.

Creevy and Corbett were both remanded in custody and are set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, September 25.