A MAN was arrested in Wem in connection with a burglary at a store in the town centre.

Wem Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and the Monkmoor based Serious Acquisitive Crime team arrested a man in connection with the burglary at Ward's General Store on the High Street in Wem

A spokesperson from Wem SNT said: “Work conducted by Wem Safer Neighbourhood Team and the Monkmoor based Serious Acquisitive Crime Team has led to the quick arrest of a male in connection with the burglary at Ward's General Store on the High Street in Wem.

“Support from the community and the store owners was pivotal in the arrest.”