A MAN is set to appear at crown court after being charged with drug offences.

Melvyn Applewhite, of Avon Place, Reading, was charged by Thames Valley Police with two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

The charges are in connection with an incident on Thursday, October 25, which took place on Gower Street, Reading.

Applewhite appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on October 27 and was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Reading Crown Court on a date to be confirmed.