A MAN has appeared in court in York charged with burglary in the city.

Martin Bell, 31, appeared before York Magistrates charged with burglary, handling stolen goods, and going equipped for theft. He did not enter any pleas.

He was arrested on Monday in connection with a burglary in Baile Hill Terrace, York.

Magistrates remanded him in custody and sent the case to the Crown Court, where Bell will appear on January 13.