An Orpington trio have been charged for their alleged roles in a spree of 30 burglaries across Kent.

Ricky Webb, Danny Webb and Oliver cook were arrested on Monday, after a series of break-ins were reported im areas such as New Ash Green, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne and Ashford between August 6 and November 5, 2019.

Police say a "number of offences led to cars being stolen and vehicles taken outside victims' homes."

Ricky Webb, aged 23, of Dryland Avenue, Orpington was later charged with robbery, aggravated burglary and two counts of conspiring to commit burglary.

Danny Webb, aged 20, also of Dryland Avenue and Cook, aged 21, of Church Hill Wood, Orpington were both charged with conspiracy to commit burglary.

Two other suspects, Alfie Johnson, aged 22, of Leysdown Road, Sheerness and Michael Johnson, aged 21, of Warden Road, Eastchurch had previously also been charged in relation to burglary offences.

All five are currently remanded in custody. The next court hearing will be at Maidstone Crown Court on 17 March.