AN East Ogwell man and his partner have denied burgling the home of a neighbour who lived in the same block of flats.

Ziggy Fakih, aged 33, of Tamworth Close, and Lucy Hanks, aged 34, of Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth, both denied burgling a house in Tamworth Close on April 9 this year.

They are alleged to have stolen two carrier bags, soft drinks, tobacco, a bank card and wallet, cash, bank card and medication,

Fakih is also alleged to have attempted to pervert the course of justice by accusing an innocent man of burglary on the same date.

Judge David Evans released both on conditional bail and set a date for their trial at Exeter Crown Court of January 16, 2023.