A MAN has been charged in connection with a number of cycle thefts in Oxford City Centre.

Jamie Clark, 27, of Luther Street, Oxford, has been charged with three counts of theft of pedal bikes.

The charges are in connection with three incidents where bikes have been stolen.

On November 17 a bike was stolen from outside St Katherine’s College in Manor Road.

On November 22 a bike was stolen from outside Corpus Christi College in Merton Street.

On November 29 a bike was stolen from outside St Aldate’s College, in Rose Place.

He is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates Court on December 16.