Three men suspected of being part of a vehicle theft gang have appeared before Dudley magistrates.

19 year-old Luke Hodson from Lower Higley Close, Quinton, and 20-year-old Joseph Brennan from Tamerton Road in Bartley Green were charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

A third man, 18-year-old Ronan Lewis from Goodman Street, Ladywood, also appeared accused of going equipped to steal.

The charges relate to a theft in Hales Lane, Smethwick, where a Ford Fiesta was stolen, and a burglary at an address in Frampton Way, Pheasey, when another Fiesta and a Vauxhall Astra were taken from a driveway.