Three people have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in Lowestoft.

Police detained two men and one woman on Monday in connection with the burglaries this summer. 

The incidents happened between August 16 and September 13 in various locations across the town and in the surrounding area.

Steven Clark, 27, of Romany Lane in Kessingland, was charged with three counts of burglary.

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The charges relate to incidents in Borrow Road on August 26 and August 28, Airedale in Carlton Colville on September 7 and Silverwood Close on September 9.

Clark appeared before Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and was granted bail before a later appearance at Ipswich Crown Court on October 29.

An 18-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were also arrested in connection with the crimes but were released on bail until December 23.

Following the discovery of a machete during police searches on September 30, the 18-year-old was charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

He was bailed and will appear before Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court on October 25.