A YOUTH arrested in connection with a spate of car break ins around the Forest has been charged by police.

The 17-year-old from Cinderford has been charged with three counts of theft from a motor vehicle in connection with the incidents in December and January.

More than 11 vehicles in Newnham-on-Severn were broken into overnight on Sunday, December 11, with CDs and cash amongst the items taken, while vehicles in Buckshaft Road, Woodland View and Belle Vue Road in Cinderford were targeted overnight on January 12.

The teen is due to appear at Gloucester Youth Court on February 23.