A man visiting HMP Maidstone has been charged with dealing drugs there.

Henry Blankson of Yelverton Road, Bournemouth, is accused of supplying Class A drugs to a prisoner at the Category C men's prison, off County Road, and possession of Class B drugs.

The 37-year-old was arrested yesterday and has been bailed to appear before Maidstone Magistrates Court on Friday, September 8.