A 'wanted and known' burglar in the Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth area has been arrested.

The offender, who was wanted for burglary and failing to attend court on numerous occasions, was spotted by a Warwick District CCTV operator in Leamington.

Officers from the Kenilworth, Leamington and Warwick Neighbourhood Teams attended the scene and the offender was swiftly arrested.

The offender is currently lodged in custody in Leamington and will be interviewed by one of the police investigations teams.

The offender is set to attend court tomorrow (11 August) for the other offences outstanding.