It was reported to us that on Monday 13 November, a man gained entry to a house on Highfield Road by offering to provide a quote for gardening work. After he left the address, the occupant noticed that her purse and its contents had been stolen.

Larky Hughes, 21, of The Spur, Wickham has been arrested and charged with burglary in connection with the incident.

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