A MAN has been charged in connection with stealing three dogs from kennels in Chalford.

Martin MacDonagh, aged 43, of Bradley Road in Patchway, Bristol, has been charged with theft and bailed to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Friday, April 29.

The charge is in relation to an incident on Wednesday 27 January, where three springer spaniels were stolen from kennels in Chalford.

One of the dogs, Brandy, has since been found in Bristol and returned to owner Scott Manson.