A man and a woman have been charged with conspiracy to steal after a reported robbery at a petrol station.

Ben Smith, 31, of Dales Road, Borehamwood and Michelle Ging, 24, of Howard Drive, Borehamwood have been charged with conspiracy to steal following reports of a robbery at Elstree Service Station in Borehamwood on Wednesday.

Smith has also been charged with GBH, assault on a police officer and possession of a firearm.

Both appeared at Hatfield Remand Court today.

They have been remanded in custody and will appear at St Albans Crown Court on October 29.