A SERIAL burglar has been remanded in custody for sentence at Worcester Crown Court.

Gareth Prosser, 22, of Wood Street, Kidderminster, pleaded guilty to five house break-ins and asked for six similar burglaries to be taken into consideration.

The offences were committed in Kidderminster at Wood Street, Franchise Street, Crane Street, Northumberland Avenue and Park Street in June and July this year.

Judge John Cavell said he was not prepared to sentence Prosser until he had details about his background.