A Kent man arrested in connection with a botched burglary which left his alleged accomplice dead has been bailed.

Billy Jeeves was arrested by officers from the Met and Kent Police in Hollingbourne on Friday afternoon on suspicion of aggravated burglary, burglary, two counts of theft and possession of a controlled substance.

The 28-year-old, who previously lived in Swanley, was taken to a police station in north Kent.

Regarding the incident at the home of Richard Osborn-Brookes, 78, in Hither Green which left his friend 37-year-old Henry Vincent, also of Swanley, dead he has been bailed until mid-May.

Vincent was stabbed by Mr Osborn-Brookes after confronting him in the house he shared with his dementia-suffering wife last month.

Both he and his accomplice fled but he died in a nearby street.

The accomplice, alleged to be Jeeves, made off in a white van which was found burned out days later in Orpington.

In the weeks since the incident Mr Osborn-Brookes has been unable to return home due to fear of reprisals while neighbours have been engaged in a stand-off with members of Vincent's family over floral tributes placed at the scene.

He is due at Bromley Magistrates' Court today for failing to appear for a separate Met police matter.

The burglary, two theft offences, and arrest for possession of a controlled substance are being handled by Kent Police.

Jordan Bluer, spokesman for the force, said: "Billy Jeeves has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle. He is alleged to have stolen cash, sunglasses, and tools from a vehicle in Swanley between Tuesday, January 23 and Friday, January 26.

"He has also been charged with shoplifting where he is alleged to have stolen a security de-tagging device in Swanley on Saturday, November 4.

"He has been bailed to appear to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, May 22."

Jeeves has been released without charge in connection with a distraction burglary at the Farningham home of 78-year-old Cyril Goodearl on Monday, November 27.

He was wanted in connection with that theft alongside Vincent.

He has been released under investigation in connection with possession of a controlled drug.