A woman has been remanded in custody following a series of burglaries in Brighton and Hove.

Donna Molloy, 37, of no fixed address, was arrested on November 11 on suspicion of four burglaries Between October 12 and November 14 in New Road, West Street, Market Street and Terminus Road.

She was bailed while necessary forensic testing and other enquiries were undertaken.

On November 14, a report was made to police that someone had attempted to access a property in Brunswick Square in Hove.

Molloy was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary five days later on November 19.

She was charged with four counts of burglary and one count of attempted burglary in the early hours of November 20 and appeared at court later that day.

At Brighton Magistrates’ Court, Molloy was remanded in custody ahead of her next hearing on December 18.

James Botting, detective constable, said: "Burglary can have a profound and lasting impact on victims, robbing them not just of possessions but also of their sense of safety and security.

"We treat these reports with the utmost seriousness and are dedicated to conducting thorough investigations into all incidents.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1196 of 28/10.”