POLICE have made an appeal after a string of burglaries and assaults on officers.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a spate of burglaries in the Froncysyllte, Llangollen and Corwen areas during the weekend of December 29 to 30.

North Wales Police CID are investigating a series of house burglaries in those following five separate reports where property has been stolen.

Detective Chief Inspector Tim Evans said: "Due to the exceptional work of our local officers and staff, suspects were quickly identified and on Sunday afternoon, four persons were arrested in the Llangollen area and, are due to be interviewed by detectives in connection with those offences.

"Unfortunately, two North Wales Police employees were assaulted during those arrests.

"Thankfully, neither have sustained serious injury. I would like to thank those members of the public who came to our assistance and would ask that any witnesses to the incident contact North Wales Police on 101."

He added: "Burglary of anyone’s home is understandably intrusive and, that items of property are stolen just after Christmas can be particularly upsetting.

"Due to the outstanding work of our staff, items of property have been recovered; which, we will hope to reunite with owners in due course."

The crime reference number is W185151.