POLICE have charged three men as part of a probe into a burglary in Southampton.

Officers charged the Southampton men following a report of a burglary.

It is alleged to have happened at home on Blightmont Crescent, Freemantle, in Southampton.

Police say a front door was forced open and silver BMW and electrical items were taken from the address.

Officers say there were three attempted burglaries, including a further two homes on Blightmont Crescent on December 29, and a home on King George’s Avenue, Regents Park on December 5.

On all occasions, a man was seen trying door handles.

All three men charged have appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court and are due to appear again at Southampton Crown Court on February 3.

The men are:

Paul Stephen Collins, of Millbrook Road West, who has been charged with an allegation of burglary, and three allegations of attempted burglaries.

The 29-year-old also faces an allegation of theft of motor vehicle, and an allegation of driving with no insurance.

Peter James Donnelly, of Millbrook Road West, who was charged with an allegation of handling stolen goods.

The 35-year-old faces further allegations of theft of motor vehicle, relating to the burglary where the BMW was stolen.

Daniel McEwan, 27, of Millbrook Road West, was charged with an allegation of handling stolen goods in relation to the electrical items taken.