Man charged after Bridge of Allan housebreakings

A man has been charged in connection with a spate of housebreakings in Bridge of Allan.

Police launched an investigation after several commercial and residential properties in the village were targeted earlier this month.

Two hairdressers, an off-license and a flat were broken into and property taken between 15 and 20 October.

A 34-year-old Bridge of Allan man was arrested and appeared from custody at Stirling Sheriff Court on Monday.