Three men from Shepherd’s Bush have been charged with carrying out a series of armed robberies at brothels in Brent.

Faisal Masood, 18, Melchezedic Williams, 19, and 45-year-old Amjad Masood, all of Goldhawk Road, are accused of targeting the bordellos, armed with a gun, between March 12 and June 26 this year.

All three are charged with one count of conspiracy to rob and Faisal Massod is also accused of one count of possession of an imitation firearm.

Amjad Masood and Williams are additionally charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

They have been remanded to appear at Harrow Crown Court on September 29.