THREE men have now been charged in connection with a burglary at a supermarket in Bourton-on-the-Water, which led to a police chase.

The burglary was reported to police at around 1.30am yesterday morning.

Thomas Townsley, 26, and Lee Thomas, 38, both of Tuffley Avenue in Gloucester, were arrested at the scene and have been charged with burglary. Thomas was also charged with dangerous driving.

After police enquiries, Malachi Headman-Cook, aged 27, of Linden Close in Brockworth, was charged.

A fourth man, aged 26 from Gloucester, remains in custody for questioning.

Bail was refused and Townsley, Thomas and Headman-Cook will appear at Cheltenham Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 7).

The offenders yesterday forced entry into the Co-op on Station Road, stole cigarettes and alcohol, then made off in a vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle near Andoversford, with the driver refusing to stop when requested. A pursuit resulted in the vehicle coming to a stop on the A417.

The offenders attempted to run away but officers caught up with two of them.

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