Gosport man, 40, to appear in court over store thefts and threatening behaviour

POLICE have charged a man over six thefts from stores in Gosport and threatening behaviour.

Christopher Richards, 40, of Parham Road, will appear before Portsmouth magistrates today over the alleged offences.

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He also faces two counts of threatening behavior.

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouseplaceholder image
Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Richards was charged on Tuesday night by officers who refused him bail.

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