A BASINGSTOKE man who used to manage a shopping centre in Reading has been charged with fraud.

Stephen Fawke, 58, of Amazon Close, Kings Furlong, was charged with two counts of fraud by false representation.

The counts relate to fraud allegedly committed at Broad Street Mall in Reading between 2005 and 2013. Mr Fawke left as manager of Broad Street Mall in 2013.

He is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, February 3.