A MAN has been arrested and charged on suspicion of a number of recent burglaries.

Police made the arrest on Friday (January 12) after a spate of burglaries committed at Hair & Beauty salons in Warner Street, Accrington.

The man has now been charged with the burglaries along with numerous shoplifting offences.

He was remanded at Greenbank custody in Blackburn and has appeared at Preston magistrates court this morning.

Hyndburn Police said on Facebook: "We would like to thank the public and those who shared our appeal and for their support during the investigation."