A FORMER theatre boss has been charged with criminal damage.

Simon C Parker, 46, of Miller Barn Lane, Rossendale, was charged yesterday in relation to an incident on May 28 when he was arrested and bailed.

A police spokesman said: “Simon Parker was charged this morning and bailed. He was charged with damage to the doors at the Royal Court Theatre in Bacup to the value of £625.

“He is due to appear at Burnley Magistrates Court on Tuesday, July 14.”