House burglar who assaulted his victim in Sutton arrested
A man has been arrested for burglary after he assaulted his victim before robbing him.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after entering a house via an unlocked door and demanding the victim gave him items.
The incident happened on Nesbitt Street in Sutton around 1am this morning (May 14) following a report of the burglary.
The resident had gone to bed when the man jumped on him and slapped him across the face, pushed him, before taking a phone charger, a small amount of money, two packets of tobacco and a gold wedding ring.
Officers were called after neighbours heard men talking about breaking into a property.
The man was quickly arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Detective Sergeant Andy Hall said: "This must have been a traumatic experience for the victim and thankfully he only suffered minor injuries”
"We made a quick arrest earlier this morning and the man remains in police custody."