A KATESGROVE man has been charged in connection with five burglaries in Reading town centre.

Craig Parker was arrested yesterday in relation to a series of burglaries at properties in Castle Hill, Coley Hill, Kenilworth Avenue and Sailcloth Close between October 20 and Tuesday, November 25.

The 30-year-old, of Highgrove Street, has been remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on Monday, December 15.