A man has been charged with robbery and fraud after a woman had her purse stolen.

The victim was targeted in Invicta Road, Sheerness, at about 8.10pm on Wednesday, January 9.

The next day a bank card was used to place a bet.

Ersen Ndrecaj, of Maple Street, Sheerness, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of robbery and fraud by misrepresentation.

The 18-year-old appeared before Medway magistrates yesterday and was released on bail.

He is due at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday, February 14.