Detectives investigating a series of burglaries have charged a man with 13 offences.

The burglaries took place between April and September 2018 and took place overnight at properties in Tonbridge.

Michael Yeo was identified as a suspect for these offences and on Thursday 13 September he was arrested in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

The 23-year-old, of no fixed address, has since been charged with the burglary of a home in Denbeigh Drive on June 25.

During this incident no items were stolen but an occupant reported being assaulted.

Other charges relate to a burglary of a home in Norton Crescent between June 24 and 25 where a laptop, purse and wallet are reported to have been stolen.

Yeo has also been charged with the following offences:

• Burglary of a home in Yardley Park Road on June 16. A mobile phone, camera and speakers are reported to have been stolen.

• Burglary of a home in Dernier Road on April 7. A wallet is reported to have been stolen.
• Burglary of a home in Ridgeway Crescent between June 21 and 22. A purse and a tablet computer are reported to have been stolen.
• Burglary of a home in Hopgarden Road between June 21 and 22. A quantity of cash is reported to have been stolen.
• Burglary of a home in Northwood Road between September 10 and 11. A games console and computer games are reported to have been stolen.
• Burglary, with intent to steal from a home in Shipbourne Road on June 16.
• Burglary, with intent to steal from a home in White Cottage Road on September 10.
• Burglary, with intent to steal from a home in Hopgarden Road on September 10.
• Attempted burglary of a home in Coldharbour Lane on September 11.
• Attempted burglary of a home in Northwood Road on September 11.
• Attempted burglary of a home in White Cottage Road between September 9 and 10.

Yeo appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

At this hearing he was bailed and will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, October 12.