Suspected burglar arrested after man spotted attempting to gain entry to block of flats in Preston

By Sean Gleaves
Published 8th Feb 2023, 14:43 BST
Updated 8th Feb 2023, 14:43 BST
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A man was arrested after police were called to reports of a burglary in Preston.

A man was seen trying to gain entry into a block of flats in Westerdale Close, Ribbleton, in the early hours of Wednesday morning (February 8).

Officers responded and arrested a 44-year- old man.

He remained in custody for questioning on Wednesday afternoon.

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A suspected burglar was arrested after a man was seen trying to gain entry into a block of flats in Westerdale Close, Ribbleton (Credit: Google)A suspected burglar was arrested after a man was seen trying to gain entry into a block of flats in Westerdale Close, Ribbleton (Credit: Google)
A suspected burglar was arrested after a man was seen trying to gain entry into a block of flats in Westerdale Close, Ribbleton (Credit: Google)
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