A MAN will be appearing in court today, Friday, October 24, charged with nine offences including burglary and fraud.

Micky Scott, 23, of East Crescent, Canvey, was arrested on Wednesday, October 22, and has been charged with one count of handling stolen goods, one count of being found on enclosed premises, three counts of fraud by false representation and four counts of burglary.

The burglaries were at Woodlands Park, Leigh on October 17, Devon Way, Canvey on October 23, Central Avenue, Canvey on October 23, and The Close, Benfleet on October 21.

The handling stolen goods offence relates to items which were sold on to a second-hand shop and included a ring which was of great sentimental value to the victim which has now been returned.

Scott will appear before magistrates in Southend today.