A man has been charged with three burglaries at high street shops and assaulting an emergency worker.

Police launched an investigation following the break-ins at pharmacies in Whitstable town centre.

Adrian Marsh, of Canterbury Road, Whitstable, has since been charged with three counts of burglary in relation to the offences.

The Boots pharmacy and Cheadles Chemist were both burgled on Christmas Day - with Boots being burgled again on Friday, February 18.

It is understood hair straighteners, perfumes and medication were stolen during the three break-ins.

The 31-year-old has also been charged with assaulting an emergency worker - who is understood to be a police officer - following his arrest on Friday.

Mr Marsh appeared before Folkestone Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody to appear before the same court on March 10.