TWO people have been arrested after reports of a burglary in Egerton.

Officers were called to Cox Green Road at about 4.30am this morning.

After vehicle was stopped near the scene, a number of men fled.

After officers carried out a search of the surrounding area, two were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

They remain in custody.

GMP Traffic tweeted: "Approximately 4.30am officers from @GMPBoltonNorth responded to a report of burglary in Egerton.

"A vehicle was stopped near the scene and a number of males made off.

"One of which was arrested by a traffic patrol on Darwen Rd.

"2 x arrested for burglary + veh seized. enqs ongoing."