A MAN and a woman have been arrested after police received reports of people breaking into properties along a city centre road.

Police attended the scene in Bedford Square in Brighton following reports of break-ins around 7.30pm last night.

Officers arrested a 28-year-old man nearby on suspicion of burglary, possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place, and possession of a controlled Class B drug.

A 35-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of burglary with intent to steal.

Both remain in custody.