A MAN who allegedly broke into eight properties in East Kilbride and Rutherglen has been charged.

Cops arrested the 49-year-old man following the reported housebreakings. 

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court today.

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Lanarkshire Police thanked two local officers for their work. 

They wrote: "A 49-year-old man from East Kilbride has been arrested and charged for 8 housebreakings from the East Kilbride and Rutherglen area.

"He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court today. Thanks to local officers PC Alexander and PC Drewett."