A man has been charged with multiple offences after an alleged break-in at a Co-op store in Liphook.

Hampshire Police responded to reports that, on Sunday, January 12, between 6.45am and 7am, a man had threatened staff at the Co-op on Headley Road before later returning to force entry by smashing the doors.

It is claimed he caused significant damage to the store, including to tills and a large amount of alcohol, cigarettes, and scratch cards.

When officers arrived, the man allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted one of the officers, though no injuries were sustained by the officer.

Aigars Bundulis, 53, of Headley Road in Liphook, has been arrested and charged with burglary, common assault of an emergency worker, affray, going equipped for burglary, and criminal damage exceeding £5,000.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday, February 10.