Boston man, 31, busted stealing catalytic converters in Tonbridge

A 31 year-old man has appeared before court, charged with theft and attempted theft of catalytic converters in Tonbridge.

Arunas Raudys, 31 years old, of Boston, Lincolnshire, was arrested as part of Operation Castle, which is Kent Police's burglary and vehicle crime operation.

He was charged with one count of theft from motor vehicle and one count of attempted theft from motor vehicle in Tonbridge in November 2012.

Raudys was arrested on 15 February. Following charge, he was remanded in custody to appear before Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court Raudys on 18 February.

Raudys was given a 12-month suspended prison sentence, and was ordered to pay £600 compensation.