A MAN suspected of being involved in a spate of aggravated burglaries has been arrested.

The 37-year-old from Accrington was arrested on suspicion of numerous aggravated burglaries across East Lancashire, most specifically in Barrowford.

A police spokesman said: "This arrest and then remand of this individual has taken a prolific burglar from our streets and we hope he will enjoy his return to prison for the foreseeable future.

"This is a great result for our community who can hopefully take some reassurance that our streets are a safer place tonight."