POLICE have charged a man after finding 30 items, including a gold engagement ring, that were believed to be stolen.

Terry Hughes has appeared in court after officers recovered dozens of suspected stolen items from a property in Hove.

On Saturday, officers attended Hughes' address in York Road, Hove, looking for a man wanted in connection with an unrelated matter.

A search of the address found more than 30 items thought to be stolen, including many thought to be linked to recent residential burglaries in the area.

Police said electrical goods and several items of jewellery were retrieved from the flat, including a gold engagement ring belonging to a 76-year-old man.

The ring had significant sentimental and financial value, having been specially made in Dubai for his wife.

Cannabis was also found at the flat.

Hughes, 45, unemployed, of York Road, was arrested and charged with three counts of receiving stolen goods and being in possession of a Class B drug.

He appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on Monday, where he was released on conditional bail until October 20.

Chief Inspector Nick Dias said: "It remains a priority for us to prevent burglary and pursue those responsible, as we understand the devastating emotional impact it can have on victims alongside the loss of their personal possessions.

"In this case, we are able to return items to individuals that carried both sentimental and financial value.

"We will always follow up any reports of burglaries, and our officers work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. Please do submit any reports online through the Sussex Police website or by calling 101."

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