Man, 33, from Romsey, remanded in custody until January court appearance

James Robert Wood, 33, of Cutforth Way, Romsey has been remanded in custody, to next appear before Southampton Crown Court on Monday 8 January 2024.

It follows his appearance at Southampton Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday 24 November), where he was charged with nine offences, including five burglaries across the New Forest and Romsey.

Wood was arrested in Cutforth Way in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday 23 November).

He was also charged with assault by beating, two thefts from motor vehicles and criminal damage.

The incidents were reported to police between March and November. The charges are as follows;

- Charged with two burglaries in Godshill, reported on Monday 20 November.

- Charged with assault by beating in Romsey, reported on Monday 20 November.

- Charged with burglary in Romsey, reported on Monday 20 November.

- Charged with criminal damage in Fordingbridge, reported on Monday 20 November.

- Charged with burglary in Brook, reported on Saturday 18 November.

- Charged with two thefts from motor vehicles in Fordingbridge and Godshill, reported on Sunday 20 August.

- Charged with burglary in North Gorley, reported on Monday 20 March.