A MAN has been arrested after burglaries in the Fordingbridge and Ringwood areas.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Hampshire Constabulary says the incidents, which occurred on Friday, November 20, saw Woodgreen Community Store on Hale Road, Fordingbridge and Aivly Country Store on Crow Lane in Ringwood targeted.

Police say the 19-year-old remains in custody at this time.