Two women have appeared in court after reports of a robbery in the early hours of Friday.

A 45-year-old woman was charged with robbery and a 46-year-old woman was charged with robbery and intentional strangulation.

Both were due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on September 7.

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A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Two women have appeared in court after a woman reported a robbery in the early hours of Friday morning, 6th September.

"A 45-year-old woman was charged with robbery and a 46-year-old woman was charged with robbery and intentional strangulation.

"Both women were due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Saturday 7th September."