A THURROCK man is being held behind bars as he awaits trial following his arrest and court appearance charged with raiding the home of an 82-year-old woman.

The victim was at her home off Sycamore Close, Canvey, when the incident took place on 17 December last year.

Following a police investigation and appeal for information following the release of CCTV pictures, two men were arrested on Saturday (20 March).

Robert Sims, 28, of High Road, Fobbing, was subsequently charged with burglary and fraud by false representation.

He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday and was remanded in custody until his next hearing at Basildon Crown Court on 19 April.

A 31-year-old man from Benfleet was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and released on bail until 13 April while police continue enquiries.