A man will appear in court today (October 8) accused of stealing almost £2,500 worth of clothes from a Watford High Street shop.

Ishmail Hashi, of Walm Lane in London,  was charged with theft after allegedly stealing several items of clothing from the Cotswold store at 161-165 High Street.

The alleged offence took place on Thursday, September 26.

The 27-year-old will appear in court for the first time at St Albans Magistrates Court later today, where he will enter his plea.

Also in court

In a separate case, a man from Abbots Langley is set to appear in court accused of possessing ketamine, MDMA and cannabis with intent to supply.

Glenn Mooney, of Tylersfield, was charged with the three offences after they allegedly took place in Haringey, London, on Thursday, October 3.

The 43-year-old’s case was heard at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on October 5 before being sent to Wood Green Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing scheduled for November 7.

No plea or indicated plea is listed in the court documents. He has been bailed ahead of the next appearance.