A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a Ross-on-Wye veterinary surgery was broken into.

A number of items related to animal health, a small amount of drugs and a medical case were stolen from Archenfield Veterinary Surgery on Archenfield Road between 10.30pm on Thursday and 5am Friday morning.

All of the items were found dumped nearby and seized by police.

A 40-year-old man was arrested and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

There was also an attempted break-in at Chase View Veterinary Surgery in the Hildersley area of Ross between 4am and 6am on Friday and police are linking the two incidents.

Anyone with information can call 0300 333 3000 or 101.