A man has been charged after a burglary saw three Second World War medals taken.

Chris Walker, 33, of no fixed address, has been charged with the alleged burglary in Gravesend.

Items including 20 pieces of crockery, a gold pen and hat, as well as the medals, were taken after a burglar gained entry through a bathroom at a house in Park Road.

All of the items except for the medals have been recovered. The medals all hold sentimental value to the owner.

One medal has been described as an Africa Star with a navy blue, red and light blue ribbon. The second was a 'The Defence Medal', with green, black and orange strips. The final medal was a general service medal with a lion emblazoned on it.

He appeared before Medway Magistrates on Tuesday, May 29 and is set to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on June 26.

Anyone with information about the medals is asked to call Kent Police appeals line on 01474 366 149 quoting crime reference XY/032090/18.