Man arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in Preston city centre

A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of Preston city centre burglaries after he was caught by police following another break-in.

By Sean Gleaves

Published 20th May 2020, 08:29 BST

Updated 20th May 2020, 08:30 BST

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Police were called to reports an audible security alarm had been activated at a retail premises on Fishergate early this morning (May 20).

Officers attended the scene and confirmed the premises had been broken into.

After conducting a search of the area a man was located close to the scene and was subsequently arrested.

He remains in custody and police say he will be interviewed in connection with the Fishergate break-in as well as other recent burglaries across the city centre.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "This man has been housed until later today where he'll be interviewed about this incident and other burglaries which have occurred recently in the city centre."