A MAN has been arrested and charged following a robbery in Alloa.

The 35-year-old was taken into custody in connection with the incident, which took place in the Grange Road area at around 3pm on Thursday, April 2.

He is expected to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court today (Friday, April 3).

Detective Inspector David MacGregor, from Stirling CID, said: ā€œIā€™d like to thank members of the public for their assistance in helping our officers deal with this crime promptly, after it was reported.ā€