Four men face theft charges following major police incident in Hamilton

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Four men have appeared in court and been charged with theft after a police incident in Hamilton last week. The quartet were arrested after a police helicopter and a number of vehicles from the force swooped in on the Silvertonhill area as part of an "intelligence led operation" on Thursday, March 24.

The four males, who all reside at addresses in the north of England, have been remanded in custody.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Lawrence Connor, 25, from Bolton is charged with theft by housebreaking, two road traffic charges, and reset.James Loveridge, 36, of Rochdale is charged with theft by housebreaking and reset.The same applied to two other males, both aged 17, and from Rochdale.They all appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last Friday, March 25, and made no plea.Their next appearance will be within eight days after being committed for further examination and remanded in custody.Several police vehicles and a number of on-foot officers were seen sealing off Quarry Street on Thursday morning.Locals reported seeing a large police presence and a force helicopter overhead.Surrounding streets were locked down by local officers as they continued the major probe.

A Police Scotland spokesperson told Lanarkshire Live today: “On Thursday, 24 March, as part of an intelligence led operation, officers