TWO Bolton men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with burglaries in Turton.

Colin Patterson, aged 36, of Haroldene Street, Tonge Moor, was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court charged with burglary at a house in Middle Turn with intent to steal, burglary of a house, and theft of electrical items, cash, a holdall and car keys, and theft of cash and unauthorised taking of a VW Polo.

Reece Tyrone McCarthy, aged 22, of Haroldene Street, Tonge Moor, who faced the same charges was remanded to police custody for an identification process to take place.