A man is due in court accused of attempting to break into a house and trying to steal a van in Southampton

Dritan Kaleshi, 29, has been charged with attempted burglary, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and criminal damage.

It follows an incident in Woodcote Road, Swaythling where a man was seen 'acting suspiciously'.

Police were called and it was reported that a man had entered someone's garden and caused damage to their garage. 

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It was then said that they attempted to steal a van. 

The incident took place on Sunday afternoon (March 31).

Officers attended and arrested a man. 

Kaleshi, of no fixed abode, has now been remanded in custody. 

He will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on May 3.