A 21-year-old man has been charged with four offences following a series of house break-ins and car thefts in Northampton, Northamptonshire, which took place in early March 2026. Kian Payne, who is from Leicestershire, was charged with one count of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, and two counts of theft of a motor vehicle.
According to Northamptonshire Police, the court proceedings are a result of an investigation into recent property crimes in the local area. The man appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 9 March 2026, and is scheduled to attend Leicester Crown Court on 27 April 2026.
In addition to the charges in Northampton, the man faces further counts from Leicestershire Police. These include dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to stop for officers, and driving without insurance.
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