A quick response from police following reports a man was trying to open doors of homes in Childswickham has led to a man being arrested.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "At 10.40pm on Thursday, April 19, we received calls from concerned residents on Broadway Road of a man acting suspiciously, trying doors of a number of houses. In under ten minutes officers, who had been on patrol nearby, were in the area and arrested a suspect."

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The 20-year-old man from Evesham was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary. He has been released on bail.

A police spokesperson added: "We’d like to thank the local community for their quick thinking in giving us a ring when they saw the suspicious behaviour as it meant we could be quickly at the scene and taking positive action."

If you believe there is a crime in progress you should always call 999. Non-emergencies can be reported online using the ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk or by calling 101.