Two suspected shoplifters have been charged following the theft of cosmetics worth almost £1,000 in Maidstone.

The theft from Boots the Chemist in King Street occurred yesterday afternoon around 12.50pm.

Police officers were quickly on the scene and arrested two people in possession of a quantity of beauty products.

Michael McDonaugh, 19, of Homerton Road, Homerton, Greater London, and a 15-year-old boy, also from Homerton, were later charged with theft.

They were bailed to attend Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on February 23.

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