THREE men have been arrested in connection with a series of alleged burglaries in the Kendal area.

A 25-year-old man from Kendal was arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary and conspiring to commit burglary. He remains in police custody.

Another 27-year-old man from Kendal was arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary and conspiring to commit burglary and also remains in police custody.

Finally, a 28-year-old man from Kendal was arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary and conspiring to commit burglary. Like the other two men, he is currently in police custody.

Officers would like to remind the public to take steps to protect their property.

These can be simple things, such as ensuring doors and windows are secure and leaving valuable items out of sight.