A MAN from Cirencester has been charged with three shop burglaries in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Craig Russell, 45, of Oakley Road, Cirencester, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on Friday, August 12. 

He was charged in relation to three break-ins at two shops last month (July).

Cor Blimey fish and chip shop on the High Street was burgled of £500 on Tuesday, July 12 before change was stolen from the shop till on Wednesday, July 27.

On the same day (Wednesday, July 27), £500 was taken from Shalom the Rainbow coffee shop on Moore Road.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Gloucester Crown Court for a plea hearing on Friday, September 9.