A teenager from Aylesham has been charged with a house burglary near Dover and will appear in court today.

The 15-year-old boy was charged with a house burglary in West Hougham, theft from a camper can and possession of cannabis.

The boy was charged after police responded to a call about an incident in Satmar Lane on Thursday, November 6, at 10.25am.

He will appear before Folkestone Magistrates today.

This is part of a wider initiative by Kent Police to crack down on burglars and raise awareness.

For more information on how to protect your home visit the website at http://www.kent.police.uk/advice/home/detbur.htm.