Man charged with stealing 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs

A man's been arrested on suspicion of theft after 200,000 chocolate treats were stolen in Telford, England.

The chocolate treats - including Creme Eggs were stolen from a unit in Stafford Park in the town.

It happened on Saturday the 11th of February with the chocolate collection thought to be worth around £40,000.

Along with the crème eggs a number of other chocolate varieties were also stolen

Shortly after the theft a vehicle was stopped northbound on the M42 and a 32 year old man was arrested.

West Mercia Police have now charged a man with criminal damage and two counts of theft.

He is due to be sentenced in Crown Court next month.

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