AN Evesham man has been charged with resisting arrest and assaulting police.

West Mercia Police were called to a report of a possible burglary in Pershore Road, Evesham on Thursday, where Merry allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted a police officer.

Adam Merry, 26, of Fairfield Road, Evesham was charged today.

He will appear before Worcester Magistrates Court tomorrow and has been remanded in custody.