A Flimby man who was sought by police following a number of burglaries in West Cumbria has been arrested.

Police said Carl Nicholson, 26, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

He remains in police custody today.

Police and Crimestoppers put out a joint appeal for information on Tuesday, December 12. Crimestoppers offered a reward of £1,000 at the time of the appeal for any information which led to them speaking to Nicholson in connection with a string of crimes.