POLICE arrested two people in a swoop on an address in Weymouth.

Officers said they were suspected of carrying out a series of crimes across the area.

A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said the pair were held on Friday afternoon.

He added: "Officers from the County Line and Weymouth & Portland Neighbourhood Policing teams arrested two local persons at an address in Weymouth.

"The teams have been working hard behind the scenes over the week to locate the two persons suspected for a series of burglary and theft matters recently reported in Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester.

"One person has been charged and appeared in Magistrates Court for offences. The second person has been released on bail while enquires continue."