A man is to appear in court accused of damaging a police car following a number of disturbances at a beach.

Officers were called to Margate Main Sands several times during the afternoon of Friday, June 17.

While police were dispersing the groups on the beach, the roof and bonnet of a patrol car were damaged.

As part of an investigation into the disturbance and damage, 22-year-old Taylor Westwood of no fixed address was arrested and charged with causing criminal damage.

He has been bailed to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 29.

A 62-year-old man has also been charged in connection with the disturbance.

Russell Williams, of Eaton Place, Margate, was charged with assaulting an emergency worker by beating, and being drunk and disorderly.

Mr Williams has been released on bail to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Tuesday).

District Commander for Thanet, Chief Inspector Matthew Smith said: "We don't tolerate anti-social behaviour and officers will always work to arrest suspects and bring them before the courts.

"We recognise the negative impact it can have on an area and we are committed to working with our partner agencies to keep Thanet a safe place to be this summer."