Preston man charged with spate of burglaries across Fulwood, Ingol and Ashton-on-Ribble

Lancashire Police said Alan Eastham, 51, of Maynard Street, was arrested yesterday and taken into custody.

He has since been charged with two counts of burglary in a dwelling and fraud by false representation, said the force.

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A police spokesperson said: “A 51-year-old man was arrested by the South Residential Burglary Team on Monday.

“It relates to reports of incidents at addresses in Fulwood, Ingol and Ashton-on-Ribble on Sunday in which a wallet was stolen.

“Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Alan Eastham, 51, of Maynard Street, Preston has been charged with two counts of burglary in a dwelling and fraud by false representation.

“He has been remanded into custody and will appear before Preston Magistrates Court this morning.”