A Catford man has been charged after an elderly woman’s home in Dartford was burgled while she was inside it.

At 8.08pm on November 20, several people broke into an address on Wentworth Drive and began taking items while a woman in her 70s remained in the home.

She was unharmed during the incident.

Bakay Behdjet, 31, of Montacute Road in Catford was arrested on November 26 and has now been charged with robbery.

Another two men have been arrested.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on November 23 and has been released on bail until January 24, 2023.

A 35-year-old man from Swanscombe was arrested in connection with the incident on November 25 and he has since been released on bail until December 28.

Police are still investigating the burglary and continuing enquiries.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Investigating officers have charged a man in connection with an aggravated burglary in Dartford.

“At 8.08pm on Sunday 20 November 2022 Kent Police was called to a house in Wentworth Drive, where it was reported that several people had broken into the home before stealing items from inside.

“A woman in her 70s was inside the home at the time but was unharmed in the incident.

“As part of the ongoing investigation Bakay Behdjet, 31, of Montacute Road, Catford, London, was arrested on Saturday 26 November and has been charged with robbery.

“He appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 28 November where he was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Tuesday 3 January 2023.

“A 31-year-old man from London was arrested on Wednesday 23 November and has been released on bail until Tuesday 24 January 2023.

“A 35-year-old man from Swanscombe was arrested on Friday 25 November and he has since been released on bail until Wednesday 28 December.

“Officers are continuing their enquires surrounding the incident.”

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