A FURTHER arrest has been made following an aggravated burglary and an attempted robbery in Christchurch in June.
As reported, Dorset Police was called at 2.22am on Saturday June 27 to a report that a male was demanding money on Nelson Drive.
It was reported that the suspect banged on the door of two properties in the area and threatened the elderly occupants with a knife. A quantity of cash was taken during the incident.
Further similar incidents were reported on the evening of Sunday July 5 in Cunningham Close.
A 15-year-old boy from Bournemouth and a 19-year-old man from Christchurch were initially arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and were released under investigation.
Both have now been released and will face no further action.
However, following enquiries, a 30-year-old Christchurch man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and attempted robbery and he has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.
And detectives are continuing to ask anyone with information to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email to 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200092692.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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