Braintree: Man arrested over attempted burglary

A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted burglary in Braintree.

We were called to reports someone had thrown a hammer through the window of an address in Warren Road shortly before 2.20am today (Monday 10 July).

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area but were unable to locate anyone.

We received a further call later in the morning stating the suspect had returned to the area and officers attended and searched the area.

A 45 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary and is currently in custody.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/122406/23.

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