A 15-year-old boy accused of possessing a bladed article has been charged in connection with a spate of burglaries.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and charged following a number of burglaries across Devizes and Shrewton.

He was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of attempted burglary, as well as possession of a bladed article in a public place.

On Thursday, October 17, he appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court and was remanded to a secure unit until his next court appearance.

He is due to appear at Swindon Youth Court on November 22.

A 17-year-old boy was also arrested by police in connection with their investigation into these alleged offences.

He was arrested on suspicion of one count of burglary and two counts of attempted burglary but has been released on bail pending further enquiries.