Two men arrested on suspicion of a burglary reported to have occurred in the Salterbeck area in the early hours of Friday (24 May) have been charged with offences and are due to appear in court today (27 May).

Josh Nicholson, 27, of Mona Road, Workington has been charged with an offence of dwelling burglary with intent to steal and resisting a constable in the execution of their duty.

Ricky Rayson, 35, of Fountains Avenue, Workington has been charged with an offence of dwelling burglary with intent to steal.

Both Nicholson and Rayson were remanded into police custody to appear at Carlisle Magistrates' Court on Monday 27 May.

Anyone with any further information relating to the burglary that took place at approximately 4am on 24 May 2024 can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting log 24 of 24 May.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 08000555111.