A Burnley man has been charged after reports of burglaries, thefts and shoplifting over the last few weeks.

Officers have received several reports from both commercial and private premises across Burnley.

Brandon Lawlor, 25, of Griffin Close in Burnley has been charged with nine counts of shoplifting, three burglaries and two counts of assault.

He is set to appear in court in June.

A police spokesperson said: “Over the last few weeks, we have received several reports of burglaries, thefts and shopliftings at both commercial and private premises across the Burnley area, and we wanted to provide you with an update.

“Brandon Lawlor, 25, of Griffin Close in Burnley [has been arrested] and following his arrest he has been charged with nine counts of shoplifting, three burglaries and two counts of assault.

“Lawlor was remanded into custody to appear in court in June.”