A man has been charged with 17 counts of theft from a rubbish dump.

Darren Millward is alleged to have stolen a golf trolley, fishing rods and a hoverboard from the Sittingbourne Household Waste Recycling Centre in Gas Road.

Millward, 48, from Menin Road, Sittingbourne, has been bailed to attend Medway Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, December 1.

Police say the thefts are alleged to have taken place between August 27 and September 20.

A spokesman said: "Items taken are reported to include a golf trolley, fishing rods and a hoverboard."

The tip is operated by Kent County Council.

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