A man has been charged with burglary after more than 50 pairs of designer jeans were stolen from a clothes shop.

Police were called to reports of a burglary at Crew Clothing, in South Street, Chichester, at around 10pm on Wednesday, December 13.

Officers found that thousands of pounds' worth of stock including more than 50 pairs of jeans were stolen.

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Andrew Irvine, 51, of Green Lane in Chichester was arrested in relation to the incident and charged with burglary.

He is due to appear before Worthing Magistrates’ Court on January 24 for trial.