Two men have been charged following an alleged burglary in Maidstone.

Police were called to Boxley Close on Friday afternoon amid reports of a burglary in process.

Officers were called at 2pm and arrested two men near the scene.

Patrick Cash, 20, of Holywell Lane, Upchurch was arrested on suspicion of burglary and Alfie Doran, 22, of New Park Road, Hockley, Essex was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a car.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: "Mr Doran was subsequently charged with two burglaries in Boxley Close, receiving stolen property and driving a car without a driving licence or valid insurance.

"He was remanded in custody to appear before Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Monday 8 January 2018.

"Mr Cash was charged with two burglaries in Boxley Close and receiving stolen property. He was bailed to appear before Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Friday 9 February 2018."

Following his hearing, Mr Doran was remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court at a date which is yet to be set.