A TEENAGER was warned he faces time behind bars in a young offender institution for attempting to rob a man of his bike.

At Cardiff Crown Court, Connor Griffiths, 19, of Ashgrove, Hengoed, Caerphilly, admitted the charge.

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The offence took place on August 22, 2020.

Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke told Griffiths: “You have pleaded guilty to a serious offence.

“Custody is almost inevitable.”

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The defendant was represented by Jeffrey Jones and the prosecution by Harry Baker.

Sentence was adjourned until May 24.

Griffiths was remanded in custody until then.