A MAN was charged with eight theft offences, failing to attend a drugs appointment and criminal damage. 

The 45-year-old from Evesham was initially arrested on Wednesday (October 23) by Evesham Patrol Officers about crimes in Pershore and Evesham. 

A spokesperson for Evesham SNT said: "On Wednesday, Evesham Patrol Officers arrested a 45-year-old male on suspicion of multiple offences of theft from a store, theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage and failing to attend a drugs appointment.

"He was subsequently interviewed and then charged with eight offences of theft from store, vehicle interference and failing to attend a drugs appointment.

"He was remanded in Police Custody to attend Worcester Magistrates Court."