A man is set to appear in court accused of theft after police cars were spotted outside a supermarket.

Officers were called to Lidl in New Street, Ashford, at 2.30pm on Monday following reports of shoplifting.

A man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft.

Jason McDonald has since been charged with three counts of theft from shops, relating to items worth more than £200.

The 50-year-old, of no fixed address, is due to appear before Folkestone Magistrates' Court today.