Chatteris man accused of multiple outbuilding burglaries in Downham Market to face trial next month

A 33-year-old accused of committing several outbuilding burglaries and stealing thousands of pounds worth of machinery will face trial.

Luke Hodgkins, 33, appeared briefly at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where it was confirmed he will face trial at Norwich Crown Court.

Hodgkins is accused of four counts of burglary other than dwelling in Downham, all at units at Bexwell Airfield.

The thefts were all thought to have taken place between Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.

Hodgkins is accused of taking tools and machinery worth £10,000 from one unit and chainsaws worth £1,000 from another.

He is also accused of stealing tools from two other units worth £311 and £188.

Hodgkins, of New Road in Chatteris, entered no plea at his appearance at the Lynn court, but it was confirmed he will face trial at Norwich Crown Court on May 29.

He was released on conditional bail with orders not to enter Norfolk.