A man has been charged after burglaries in Deepdale and Ribbleton.

Preston Police say Emmanuel Akanwo, 46, of Lytham Road, Fulwood, appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Friday 14 March.

He was charged with two counts of burglary in a dwelling and fraud by false representation.

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The charges relate to a burglary at Cavendish Drive in Ribbleton in the early hours of 24 February.

A brick was used to smash a window and police say when the occupant came downstairs a man was disturbed and left empty-handed.

A second burglary, in St Philips Road in Deepdale on 3 March, saw electrical items worth £6,000 taken.

Akanwo is due to appear before Preston Crown Court next month.

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