A man has appeared before magistrates in Medway court charged with three counts of burglary.

George Patching, 25, of no fixed address, appeared at the court yesterday, after being charged with three counts of burglary, one count of affray and one count of interfering with a motor vehicle.

The offences occurred in Faversham, Gillingham and Sittingbourne between Tuesday, July 4 and Monday, September 4.

Following his appearance Patching was recalled to prison for unrelated offences and is due to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on Tuesday, October 3.