Two brothers have been charged with stealing from elderly and frail people across Merton, Croydon and Sussex.

Alfie and Leonard Chambers appeared before Wimbledon magistrates on Saturday charged with conspiring together to enter homes with intent to steal between January 26 and March 13 this year.

The pair are accused of more than 20 offences.

Alfie, 34, of Glebe Court, Mitcham, and Leonard, 42, of Stanmer Heights, Brighton, will appear at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday, March 26.