A MAN was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a car in Prescot.

Police say that two men were disturbed causing damage to cars around the Kingsway area in Prescot.

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After officers searched the area in the early hours of Tuesday (November 5), an implement to assist breaking into vehicles was located nearby.

Officers then attended a nearby address and found a suspect escaping into the back garden where he was detained.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a motor vehicle, breach of a non-molestation order and breach of court bail.

The man was taken to custody for questioning.