HOUSEHOLDS in Froncysyllte, Llangollen and Corwen have been targeted in a spate of burglaries in the weekend after Christmas.

Following reports of five separate incidents on Saturday, December 29 and Sunday 30, four people have been arrested.

During the arrests, two members of North Wales Police staff were also assaulted.

Detective Chief Inspector Tim Evans said: "Due to the exceptional work of our officers and staff, suspects were quickly identified and on Sunday afternoon, four persons were arrested in the Llangollen area and, are due to be interviewed by Detectives in connection with those offences.

"Unfortunately, two North Wales Police employees were assaulted during those arrests.

"Thankfully, neither have sustained serious injury."

Police have already recovered some of the stolen property.

"I would like to thank those members of the public who came to our assistance.

"Burglary of anyone’s home is understandably intrusive and, that items of property are stolen just after Christmas can be particularly upsetting. Due to the outstanding work of our staff, items of property have been recovered, which we will hope to reunite with owners in due course."

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference number W185151.