A man accused of directing a taxi driver to a dead end before attacking him and stealing his phone and digital device has been charged with robbery and assault.
Ben Connelly, 20, of no fixed address, is due back before St Albans Crown Court on September 23 for the offence, alleged to have taken place between 12.20am and 12.40am in Wharfedale, Hemel Hempstead, last Wednesday.
The victim, in his 40s, suffered hand injuries, cuts and bruising.