by Angela Cole

acole@thekmgroup.co.uk

Two men have been charged with burglary following a police operation in Headcorn.

Extra neighbourhood officers were out in force in the village during December - both in uniform and plain clothes - in the operation.

Following a report of a burglary on New Year’s Eve in Oak Lane, intelligence was used to identify two suspects, who were later arrested and charged.

Neighbourhood Inspector Geoff Wyatt said: "Traditionally, Christmas is a time of the year when we see an increase in the number of burglaries reported. "Having identified an increase in the area, we deployed extra officers to prevent and detect further offences. Their presence has been extremely positive as vital intelligence gathered by a local police community support officer led to the arrest of the two suspects."

Officers have also been giving out advice on preventing seasonal crime, including closing and locking doors and windows before going to bed; disposing of packaging carefully, so as not to advertise what's in your house, and putting a radio or light on a timer for when you're out.