Police investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in Powys and Shropshire have charged six men in connection with the incidents.

The West Midlands men, aged between 24 and 35, will appear in court today (Thursday, March 21) charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal.

The burglaries happened between July 2023 and March 2024.

The details of the men are:

  • Freddie Conway, aged 24, of Barratts Hill, Broseley
  • Thomas Nutt, aged 26, of Bridgnorth Road, Broseley
  • Ryan Taylor, aged 31, of Furnace Road, Telford
  • Wayne Price, aged 31, of Lower House, Cross Houses
  • Christopher Downes, aged 34, of Harper Avenue, Wolverhampton
  • Andrew Baker, aged 35, of Wilkinson Avenue, Broseley

All six were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today.

West Mercia Police said a seventh man, who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary, was released on bail pending further enquiries.