A MAN has been charged with four burglaries in Lydney.

Samuel Thomas Davis, 22 and of Bwlch-Y-Sarnu, Rhyader, will appear at Gloucester Crown Court on 3 June to face three charges of dwelling burglary and one charge of burglary.

The charges relate to break-ins at homes in School Crescent, Parkend, Netherend and School Crescent between February and April in which items including televisions, jewellery and a vacuum cleaner were taken and a combined total of over £100 stolen.

The final charge relates to a break-in at a rugby club in Regent Street in March in which cash was also taken.