A Chatham man has been charged with aggravated burglary and has appeared in court and has been remanded in custody.

Sebastian Ibsz, 18, of High Street, Chatham, was arrested by police on Sunday, December 4, on suspicion of committing two aggravated burglaries at an address in Gillingham, on November 19 and December 2.

Ibsz was subsequently charged with the two offences and was remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on a date to be fixed.

A second man from Gillingham, also 18, was arrested on suspicion of assault and was bailed to return to the police station on February 1, pending further inquiries.