A MAN has been charged after an incident of theft at Southampton's IKEA store.

Officers say they arrested a man who allegedly stole two lighting kits from the store, on West Quay Road.

The incident allegedly took place between 4.45pm and 5.20pm on Thursday, October 18.

Police have now charged a man with an allegation of theft from a shop.

Steven Drury, 42, will appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court this morning (Friday, October 19).