A man from Wisbech has been charged with seven thefts from a shop and possession of cannabis.

Kevin Holmes, 36, of Chapnall Close, Wisbech, was set to appear at Peterborough Magistrates today.

He was arrested by police shortly after commiting the offences on Saturday.

A spokesperson from Fenland Police said: “Holmes was charged with seven counts of theft from a shop and one count of possession of class B drugs and detained for court.”