Man arrested after Peterborough service station burglary this morning

A quick thinking witness helped Peterborough police foil a service station burglary in the early hours of this morning.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th Feb 2016, 15:48 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2016, 06:36 BST

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A 36-year-old man was arrested just 15 minutes after a burglary occurred at the Murco Service Station on Eastfield Road, Peterborough at 3.15am today, Tuesday February 9.

Officers in the area responded promptly to the alarm sounding after a quick thinking witness alerted the police, which led to the prompt identification and arrest of the suspect.

He has been held in police custody for questioning.