Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in south Belfast yesterday, Monday, March 28, have charged two men.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with six counts of burglary.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with five counts of burglary with intent to steal, and three counts of possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place.

Both are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court today, Tuesday, March 29, for a first remand hearing.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.