Three men have been arrested after four burglaries were reported in the Swindon area in one night.

The trio of men are in their 40s, 30s and 20s were stopped in a vehicle on the M4 near Reading just after midnight on Sunday morning.

This was after police received reports of four burglaries across the area on Saturday night.

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They have since been arrested on suspicion of burglary and remain in custody for questioning.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “Burglary remains one of the force's top priorities and burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables.

“A sure giveaway is leaving packaging from expensive items outside your front door

“Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit.

“They are aware of the times when someone is expected to be away from their house such as during the school run or holidays.”