Burglary charge for Southsea man following investigation into Southsea Beach Café break-in

A SOUTHSEA man has been charged following a police investigation into a burglary at Southsea Beach Café.

Martin Ashley Ayling, 40, of Elm Grove, has been charged with one count of non-dwelling burglary.

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The charge comes after officers were called at 9.22am on Tuesday, December 14, to a report that someone had gained entry to Southsea Beach Café between 1.45am and 2am that morning.

Southsea Beach Cafe in 2019. Picture: Sarah Standing (050719-2852)placeholder image
Southsea Beach Cafe in 2019. Picture: Sarah Standing (050719-2852)

Ayling is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 20.

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