Police have arrested a 27-year-old Southampton man after a burglary in the New Forest.

Hampshire Constabulary have arrested a 27-year-old after reports of a burglary at a property on Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst. 

This incident took place shortly before 1.30am on Monday, September 9.

A blue electric bike was reported stolen from a shed during the incident and police said this has since been recovered and returned to its rightful owner.

Two power tool batteries, valued at £50 each, and two alarms, valued at £20 each, were also reported stolen.

A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "A 27-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling with intent to steal.

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"The arrest follows a report of burglary at a property on Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst shortly before 1.30am today, Monday, September 9.

"The man remains in police custody at this time."