Three men forced their way into a house, making threats and assaulting the occupants, police have said.

The group allegedly tried to break into a property in Cobbett Close in Stanmore, Winchester, at around 7pm on Sunday.

Now, Hampshire Constabulary has charged a man from Southampton with aggravated burglary and kidnap.

Charles Toby Simmonds, 21, from Swaythling Road, was arrested at his home on Tuesday.

Cobbett CloseCobbett Close (Image: Google Maps)

Simmonds has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court today, September 18.