A MAN fled from police after breaking into a car and stealing a number of items.

Just before 4am on Sunday morning, officers were alerted to a man breaking into a car in Higher Bridge Street.

The man fled the scene prior to police arriving.

Police eventually found the man in the town centre at around 5.30am, with items stolen from the car.

The man has now been arrested.

If you see anything suspicious, contact police on 101.

You can also report crimes online by clicking 'Report' or using the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.