Arrest made over East Ren break-ins

A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with five house break-ins in East Renfrewshire.
Police Scotland have appealed for information from any witnesses. Picture: ContributedPolice Scotland have appealed for information from any witnesses. Picture: Contributed
Police Scotland have appealed for information from any witnesses. Picture: Contributed

Police were called to Edenhall Grove, Newton Mearns, at 2am this morning following reports from residents of a suspicious figure.

Inspector Alan Dickson told The Extra: “Officers spent time on foot patrolling and found and charged a 16-year-old linked to an attempted break in last night.

“Subsequent inquiries this morning have led to charges of a further four housebreakings and he is expected to appear in court on Monday.”

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