Man now charged in connection with shoplifting in Stockton

The 28-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested by two police officers following routine patrols in the town centre on Wednesday 29 May.

After being questioned in his interview, he was subsequently charged with seven thefts from a shop and possession of crack cocaine.

He is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Thursday 30 May.

The charges relate to shoplifting offences that occurred in Billingham and Stockton between Saturday 27 April and Monday 13 May and a stop search on Wednesday 29 May.