A Kidderminster man has been charged with nine counts of burglary following his arrest yesterday (Wednesday 1 May).

Shane Hodgkins, 26, of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday).

Hodgkins is charged with nine counts of burglary in relation to theft from the town’s Ruby Chinese Takeaway, Kin Yip Chinese Takeaway, Fortune Chinese Takeaway, Angel Nails, Foley's fish bar, Habberley Club, Lais Garden Chinese Takeaway, Vantage Pharmacy and Goodness Gracious CBD shop.