A trader from North Finchley will appear in court this week accused of vandalising parking signs outside his shop.

Paul Shea, owner of Tally Ho Discounts, in High Road, has been charged with causing £1,000 worth of criminal damage by spray painting the pay-by-phone signs.

The 44-year-old, of High Road, will appear at Hendon Magistrates Court on Tuesday at 10am.