A teenager from Silvertown has appeared in court charged with carrying out a series of robberies involving a noxious substance.

Miracle Osondu, 18, of Constance Street, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today alongside Antoine Mensah, 20, of Commerce Road, Haringey, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons.

All three are accused of multiple offences in relation to the alleged attacks in north and east London and were remanded in custody.

A date for their trial will be scheduled at a later on.