A man has been charged with stealing a wheelchair and mobility chair from a block of flats.

The 34-year-old was arrested by police investigating the incident in the Borders town of Hawick.

Police said the wheelchair and scooter were stolen from a stairwell in Backdamgate between April 6 and April 7.

The force said both items have since been recovered.

A spokesman said the man was charged in connection with the theft this week, while a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.