Arrest made at scene of attempted burglary in Southampton

A man has been arrested at the scene of an attempted burglary <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
A man has been arrested at the scene of an attempted burglary (Image: Supplied)
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A man has been arrested at the scene of an attempted burglary in Southampton.

Police were called to a property in Hewitts Road in the early hours of today.

Posting on social media police said: "It was reported a man had been trying the front door and garden gate at an address around 3.20am.

"When officers arrived, a man matching the description given was identified and arrested.

"A 21-year-old man who lives in Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary.

"He remains in custody at this time."

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