A 14-year-old boy charged in connection with seven robberies in a one-hour crime spree in the capital has been taken into local authority care.

The teenager, from Tottenham, had 13 mobile phones in his possession when he was arrested, Scotland Yard have said.

He is alleged to have been a pillion passenger on a moped during a string of muggings in north London.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection with at least seven robberies in a one-hour crime spree in the capital (stock image)

At least seven robberies took place between 1.15pm and 2.15pm in Hornsey, Crouch End and Muswell Hill on June 7.

Four iPhones worth £600 each, two other mobile phones and an iPod were stolen.

The boy was arrested in Middle Lane, north London, by officers in Haringey and taken into custody. The rider of the moped rode off.

Nine of the 13 phones found by officers have been returned to their owners.

The teenager denied seven counts of robbery at a hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court today, where he appeared in a grey prison tracksuit.

He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and to say that he understood the allegations and his bail conditions during the 37-minute hearing.

Highbury Corner Magistrates Court where the teenager will appear today. He is charged with seven counts of robbery

District Judge Robin McPhee committed the teenager into the care of Haringey Council, who are expected to house him with his parents.

The youth was released on a 7pm to 7am curfew.

He was banned from riding any motor-powered two wheel vehicle and cannot leave his home without one of his parents.

He must answer the door to a police officer from 7pm and 7am, and is to meet with a youth offending team at least four times every week.

He is due to appear again for a case management hearing at the same court next Thursday.