Man arrested in connection with string of crimes in Seaton

A man has been arrested on Wednesday night in connection with a series of incidents in Seaton, including criminal damage, burglary, arson and theft from motor vehicles.

The arrest comes after police appealed to the public for more information and witnesses following an increase in burglaries in the Seaton area, including at Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends shop, Taste of Devon Butchers and The Hideaway.

Seaton Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Seaton for their support and assistance in providing the vital information and CCTV that helped us identify the suspect.

"The man remains in custody at this time, and we will provide a further update in due course.

"In the meantime, please be reassured that these appear to be isolated incidents and you can expect to see increased patrols throughout the evenings and night-time."

Those who may have footage or may have witnessed the incidents can still submit these via [email protected] by quoting EN/015618/22.