Former EFL footballer charged over armed robbery

A former league football player has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

Myles Judd, 27, of Forest Drive, Essex, previously played for League One side Leyton Orient and other clubs including Dover Athletic, Barnet and Hemel Hempstead Town.

Hertfordshire Police said a man in his 20s had his phone and cash stolen after he was threatened with weapons and assaulted in Hatfield Road, St Albans, on 2 April at 16:25 BST.

Judd has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on 5 May.

Judd began his career playing for Leyton Orient and he made more than 60 appearances for the club before leaving in May 2021.

Judd then joined Hemel FC between July 2023 and July 2024.

He then made appearances for non-league football teams across Kent, including Dover Athletic.

Louis Laimable, 38, of Hornchurch Road, London, has also been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

He has been released on bail and is also due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on 5 May.

A 29-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and conspiracy to commit robbery.

He was released on bail pending further enquiries.

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