Man arrested in just 11 minutes after burglary at elderly woman's home in Fleetwood
By Sean Gleaves
Published 27th Nov 2024, 11:06 GMT
A man was arrested in just 11 minutes after a burglary was reported by an elderly resident in Fleetwood.
An elderly woman called 999 after a man entered her home before challenging her and stealing items at around 10.45am on Tuesday, November 27.
Officers quickly attended the scene and surrounding areas, resulting in a man being arrested nearby in just 11 minutes.
Phillip Gaskell, 28, of no fixed abode, was later charged with assault and burglary.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Lancashire Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning.
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