A man suspected of two burglaries has been arrested within hours of the crimes.

The first report of a burglary came from a property on East Cliff, Dover, at 6.30am this morning.

Items including computers, cash and cards had been stolen and a further report stated the cards had been used fraudulently.

Police officers attended the scene and, following enquiries, arrested a 24-year-old man from Dover in connection with the incident shortly before 9am.

He was further arrested in connection with a second house burglary on the same road on the same night, when cash and a power tool were reportedly stolen.

The suspect remains in custody while officers continue their enquiries into the burglaries.

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