A 27-year-old has been charged with theft after a handbag was stolen from an elderly woman in Arlesey High Street.

Kelly Sach – of Hospital Road in the town – has been charged with theft after the victim’s handbag, along with her phone, money and keys, were stolen on Thursday, May 19.

Ms Sach has been bailed to appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 13.