A man has been charged with burglary following three incidents in a seaside town.

Police were called to reports of a burglary at the Co-op in Albert Parade, Eastbourne, on June 16.

Officers went to two other incidents at the Co-op in Milfoil Drive on July 2 and at Tesco in on July 29.

Stolen items included bottles of alcohol.

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Officers arrived at the Tesco in Seaside on Monday, July 29, and arrested a man.

Matthew Clark, of Cavendish Avenue, Eastbourne, was charged with three counts of burglary. The 39-year-old has been remanded in custody.

Police Constable Thomas Kent said: “I am happy that charges have been secured for these offences.

“Hopefully this will prevent and deter further incidents.”