A man faces eight charges after allegedly assaulting shop staff and stealing golf clubs, bottles of brandy and energy drinks.

Dwayne Jones, of Horsa Road, Erith, is accused of taking the golf equipment, worth more than £1,600, from a shop in Dartford on March 8, before returning the next day and attempting to steal more items.

The 29-year-old is reported to have assaulted three members of staff at a petrol station in Princes Road, Dartford, on March 9, as well as taking energy drinks from the store and damaging a fridge.

Jones is also accused of stealing eight bottles of brandy from a supermarket in Priory Market Place on April 22.

He was arrested yesterday and has been charged with three counts of theft, two of assault by beating, common assault, criminal damage and attempted theft.

Jones has been released on bail to appear at Medway Magistrates' Court on July 1.

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