A 43-YEAR-OLD woman has been charged with fraud following a series of reports of a bogus charity collector.

Michelle Roberts of Ascot Road, Gravesend, was arrested on May 24 in connection with reports of a woman claiming to be collecting donations for Demelza.

Kent police received reports of incidents in Medway, Dartford and Gravesend.

Roberts has been bailed to attend Dartford Magistrates' Court on June 11.