A MAN has been charged in connection with the theft of a car.

The vehicle was allegedly stolen from Bedford Close, Braintree before it was located in Brentwood.

Police say the incident occurred around 3.25am on Sunday.

Harry Adams, 21, of Fernhill Street in Woolwich, London, has been charged with burglary and attempted burglary.

He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.