Home burglary suspect arrested within 10 minutes in Sandwell

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary after a house was robbed in Sandwell this morning (April 23).

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The quick response came after police were alerted to a break-in at an address on Hallam Street in West Bromwich just after 2.25am.

Officers were on the scene and arrested a suspect within 10 minutes of the call.

A 39-year-old man is now in custody on suspicion of burglary.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We know the devastation which burglary can cause, having an intruder in your home looking to take your belongings.

"So we're committed to identifying and arresting those who commit such crimes."