A MAN man is set to stand trial in connection with a series of vehicle crime offences in the Dudley area.

Joshua Whittall will appear at Walsall Magistrates Court on June 23 next year after pleading not guilty to theft from motor vehicles and vehicle interference.

Whittall, aged 32 was arrested on October 17 and charged with five thefts from motor vehicles and five vehicle interference charges.

He appeared before magistrates in Wolverhampton on Saturday (October 19) where he pleaded not guilty.

He has been bailed with strict conditions until his trial date.