Four men arrested as part of an investigation into a burglary that occurred in the early hours of today (Jan 23) at a property on Rothay Road, Ambleside.

Officers were called at 2:37am to the report where entry was forced to the property.

The suspect(s) were disturbed by the occupant and left the area in a vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle shortly after and arrested four men on suspicion of burglary

• A 21-year-old man from no fixed address
• A 20-year-old man from Wigan
• A 33-year-old man from St Helens
• A 20-year-old man from Wigan

All four remain in police custody.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 18 of 23 January 2023. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

If you see any suspicious activity, please contact police on 101. If you witness a crime in action, please dial 999.

Any reports will be investigated under Operation Themis – Cumbria Constabulary’s response to and focus on burglaries.

For more information on securing your property and protecting your home from crime visit: Crime prevention advice | Cumbria Police