Three men have been charged with conspiracy to receive stolen goods and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles across Kent and London.

The men, who were charged on November 4, are: Scott Vinton, 24, unemployed of Alamein Gardens, Dartford; Terry Leigh Vinton, 26, unemployed of Alamein Gardens , Dartford; and Danny Sylvester King, 27, unemployed of Darenth Wood Road, Dartford.

A fourth man, Edward George Murphy, 30, a block paver of Fieldfare Lane, Greenhithe, has been charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

It is alleged that between April and October the men conspired to commit more than 50 offences across Kent and eight offences in London.

They appeared at Folkestone magistrates court for a remand hearing and remain in custody until their next hearing on November 25.