POLICE have arrested two suspects in connection with thefts of and from cars.

Officers executed a Section 8 Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) warrant in Newton-le-Willows on Saturday evening, December 3.

This was following an increase of "thefts of and from motor vehicles" in the area.

After entering an address, police took two suspects to custody.

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Officers said: "We would like to thank the people of Newton-le-Willows for all your patience and assistance.

"Your dedicated Newton-le Willows Policing Team is working hard to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live.

"If you have information about crime or anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, you can contact your Local Policing Team directly via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."