A man has been charged with multiple offences in St Albans, including conspiracy to burgle and possession of a taser.

Edward Stokes, who is 34 and of no fixed address, was arrested in St Albans on Saturday, June 2.

He has been charged with multiple offences, including conspiracy to burgle, handling stolen goods, driving while disqualified, using a vehicle without third party insurance, escaping from lawful custody, possession of an electrical incapacitation device (taser) and going equipped to steal in Chivenor Place.

He is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Friday, July 6.