A 39-year-old man is due to appear in court today (April 30) charged with shoplifting offences in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth.

Following an investigation by officers from Warwickshire Police, 39-year-old Robert Flowers, of Dale Street, Leamington was charged yesterday (Monday 29 April) with nine counts of theft from shops.

The charges relate to offences reported to have happened between 29 October 2023 and yesterday.

Items reported stolen include toiletries and alcohol.

Mr Flowers is due to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court today.