A man has appeared in court after the burglary of two phone shops, including one in Orpington, and the robbery of a fast-food restaurant.

During the early hours on January 27, a phone shop in Orpington and another on Sevenoaks High Street were burgled, with mobile phones tablets and other items stolen from the stores.

The burglaries were reportedly carried out by three people.

Just after midnight on the same day two people robbed a fast-food restaurant in Otford Road, Sevenoaks of cash.

A member of staff was assaulted and later went to hospital for treatment.

On Thursday, February 16, a man was arrested.

Jack Lockwood, of North Downs Crescent in New Addington, was charged with robbery, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place as well as conspiring to commit burglaries in Orpington and Sevenoaks.

The 32-year-old appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on February 17 and was remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on March 17.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “A suspect has appeared in court following a robbery and burglary in Sevenoaks.

“In the early hours of Friday 27 January 2023, two phone shops in Orpington and Sevenoaks High Street were alleged to have been targeted by three people.

“Mobile phones, tablets and other property were reported stolen from both premises.

“Just before midnight on the same day, two people entered a fast food restaurant in Otford Road.

“It is alleged a member of staff was assaulted, before a quantity of cash was stolen.

“The injured victim later went to hospital for medical attention.

“On Thursday 16 February a man was arrested.

“Jack Lockwood of North Downs Crescent, New Addington was later charged with robbery, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

“He was also charged with conspiring to commit burglaries in Orpington and Sevenoaks.

“The 32-year-old appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 February.

“He was remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on 17 March.”