A man accused of robbing and punching two pensioners who were using pub toilets in Kent has been charged.

Qerim Bejta, 31, of Woodlands Street, Hither Green, was charged with two counts of robbery and has been remanded in custody.

A pensioner inside a pub loo in Marine Terrace, Margate required hospital treatment after being struck on the head on July 20 at around 12.30pm.

He also had his wallet stolen before hours later another victim was punched twice in a bar toilet in Harbour Parade before the suspects fled with his wallet.

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Bejta was arrested on the same day of the reported robberies and he is due to appear at Medway Magistrate’ Court this afternoon.