SUSPECTED house burglars were arrested after an attack on a distraught woman in her own home by men wielding knives, says a senior detective.

Worcester detectives have also recovered high-value items, including a top-of-the-range BMW stolen in an aggravated car key burglary and jewellery of sentimental value. 

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DS Grant Fraser, based at Worcester Police Station, who is tasked with investigating these crimes together with his team, has spoken of the impact burglary has on victims. 

Worcester News: SEIZED: This BMW taken in an aggravated burglary has been seized by West Mercia Police thanks to the work of the Proactive CID team SEIZED: This BMW taken in an aggravated burglary has been seized by West Mercia Police thanks to the work of the Proactive CID team

Describing one of the offences in Evesham, he said: "A female was assaulted in her own home after suspects carrying knives have entered the premises. This was obviously unexpected and extremely distressing for her.

"It is a testament to the quick work of all involved that offenders were identified, located and arrested quickly."

Worcester News: SEIZED: A blue Nissan taken in a car key burglary. Photo: West Mercia PoliceSEIZED: A blue Nissan taken in a car key burglary. Photo: West Mercia Police

Over recent weeks officers have been locating and arresting those offenders who pose the most significant risk to the public, he says.

Several people have been arrested in connection with a series of ongoing burglary investigations across Worcestershire, some involving aggravated burglary.

DS Fraser said work involved capturing criminals travelling into the area to commit house burglaries.

DS Fraser: “Having your home broken into is extremely impactive and distressing for the victims.

"As a police service we can never guarantee the recovery of stolen property, but we will always strive to identify those responsible and bring them to justice, whilst trying to ensure that victims get the help and support they need to continue to feel safe in their own homes.

"Tracking down cross border criminals is often difficult, but the results over recent weeks have been down to the combined efforts of multiple teams across both West Mercia Police and other UK Police Services.”

He added: "Numerous other investigations are continuing, including burglary offences where another three arrested suspects have been arrested and are currently released on police bail.

"Another two burglary suspects are currently on remand after being arrested for unrelated matters. Prison visits will be made to interview these individuals about the outstanding burglary offences."

South Worcestershire Proactive CID team has been working closely with other policing teams across South Worcestershire and other police forces across the county for burglary investigations.

Prosecutions

The following people have been arrested, charged and remanded at court and are awaiting trial.

  • Wayne Booke, 36 years old of Aldriche Way, London. He has been charged with three dwelling burglaries in Ledbury, Evesham and South Lopham (Norfolk). A second suspect has also been arrested and is currently released on police bail in relation to these investigations.
  • Elez Cani, 25, from Birmingham. He has been charged with aggravated burglary dwelling, theft of motor vehicle, possession of counterfeit currency, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and driving with no insurance.
  • Artenis Tershalla, aged 27, of Warwick Road, Birmingham. He has been charged with aggravated burglary dwelling and theft of motor vehicle.