TWO men have been charged with attempted burglary following a series of burglaries at pubs and community centres in Basingstoke.

Ian Morris Nish, 46, of no fixed address, has been charged with four counts of burglary other than dwelling – theft, one count of attempted burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal and three counts of fraud by false representation.

The burglary charges relate to incidents at The Chineham Arms on Saturday, 7 April, Basingstoke Sports and Social Club on Thursday, 15 March, The Kings Arms in Whitchurch on Sunday, 25 March and The Winkle on Tuesday, 27 March.

The attempted burglary charge relates to an incident at Oakridge West Community Centre on Monday, 9 April.

Police have charged a second man in connection with the incident at the Oakridge West Community Centre.

Jason Robert King, 43, of Dryden Close, Basingstoke, has been charged with attempted burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

Both men are due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 10 April).