Pair arrested in connection with Bulwell burglary

A house in Midlame Gardens was broken into overnight on June 29 and a handbag, purse, jewellery and car keys were taken before the car was stolen from the driveway.

The incident is one of a number of street robberies and burglaries the two men, aged 19 and 20, have been arrested in connection with.

A 14-year-old boy was targeted for his bike and was pushed and knocked to the ground before his bike was taken in Bestwood County Park in Moor Road, Bestwood at around 3.40pm on July 4.

Another robbery happened in Bentinck Street in Sutton-in-Ashfield on July 2 where two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were threatened and both had their bikes taken from them.

A car was also stolen from Linette Close in Sherwood Rise overnight on June 1, along with a smart tablet.

Detective Sergeant Matt Dumbrell, of Nottinghamshire's criminal investigation department, said: "We've been carrying out robust enquiries in since these incidents happened and now have arrested two men who remain in police custody.

"Burglaries and robberies are taken extremely seriously and we will always carry out a thorough investigation in a bid to uncover who may be responsible,

"To be victim to an incident like this can be extremely distressing and we won't tolerate these crimes in Nottinghamshire.”