TWO men have been charged with offences linked to an investigation into car key burglaries.

Jack Hicks, 20, of Emersons Green, has been charged with two counts of burglary and attempted burglary and appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on August 5.

Hicks, who was arrested on August 4 has also been charged with handling stolen goods, two counts of the theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a class B drug, and other motoring offences.

Lee Lauder, 21, of Ashton, was arrested on August 3 and has been charged with dwelling burglary in relation to an incident Midsomer Norton on June 4 and driving while disqualified and without insurance from an incident on June 5.

He has been remanded to appear at the Bristol Crown Court on September 7.