A MAN appeared in court yesterday (Nov 29) charged with mail theft and fraud.

Gareth Goodrum, of Tuckton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, who is yet to enter a plea, is accused of stealing postal packets belonging to Royal Mail, containing bank cards, PIN numbers and other banking material.

He is also alleged to have committed a string of frauds by reportedly using the cards to withdraw money from cash machines.

All charges refer to a period between April, 2016 and October, 2017.

Goodrum, aged 34, has been ordered to attend a Poole Magistrate's Court hearing on December 13.