DETECTIVES investigating a series of burglaries across Ellesmere Port, Wirral and Merseyside have charged a man in connection with the incidents.

Dillon Alan Foreman was arrested by officers from Ellesmere Port BIT team and Wirral TAC team at an address in Birkenhead on Friday, January 8.

Following a joint investigation by detectives from Ellesmere Port BIT team and Merseyside Police, the 21-year-old of Charlecombe Street, Tranmere, has since been charged with:

• Five residential burglaries

• Seven attempted residential burglaries

• Attempted burglary (non-dwelling)

• Theft of motor vehicle

• Theft from motor vehicle

• Vehicle interference

The charges relate to a series of incidents in Ellesmere Port, Little Sutton, Spital, Tranmere, Hoylake and Higher Bebbington which occurred between Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and Thursday, January 7 2021.

Foreman has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, February 5.