A MAN has been arrested following reports of a burglary at the home of an elderly woman.

Valuable jewellery was reported to have been stolen during the break-in of a home in Stockton.

Police were contacted at about 9.15pm last night following the incident at a home in Bromley Road, in Hartburn.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said the householder, who is a woman in the 90s, was present while a man forced entry to the rear of the property.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and is being questioned.

The alleged victim is receiving support while inquiries are ongoing. 

 If anyone has any information or CCTV/dash cam footage which could help police, they are asked to contact Stockton CID via the 101 number, quoting ref 034358

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.