Man, 27, charged with series of burglaries in Walsall, Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Alex Murphy, 27, of no fixed address, was arrested by West Midlands Police on Thursday, May 9, in connection with five break-ins since the beginning of April.

Murphy was later charged with five burglaries spanning across Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton, as well as two thefts of motor vehicles.

He was also charged in connection with a number of assaults and threatening behaviour. 

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We've charged a man with a series of burglaries in Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Alex Murphy was arrested yesterday in connection with five break-ins since the beginning of April.

"The 27-year-old has now been charged with five burglaries and two thefts of motor vehicles.

"Murphy, of no fixed address, has also been charged in connection with a number of assaults and threatening behaviour."

Murphy was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on May 9.