A MAN has been charged following a burglary and theft in Widnes yesterday, Wednesday.

Michael Collins, 31, of Britonside Avenue, Kirby, Liverpool appeared at North Cheshire Magistrates Court in Runcorn today.

The charge relates to the burglary of a house on Mayfair Grove in Widnes and theft of a vehicle from the drive on Wednesday, April 19.

Officers are continuing with their investigation and urge anyone with any information to call Cheshire Police on 101.