A MAN has been arrested following an investigation into a spate of distraction burglaries.

The man, who has connections to the Hartlebury area, was arrested on Tuesday in Birmingham, after a series of burglaries in Wyre Forest the previous day.

He is currently in custody being questioned.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact Kidderminster CID on 08457 444888 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Officers are also reminding residents there is no such organisation as the water board, they should never allow anyone into their homes without carefully checking their identification, and they should keep doors locked.