FOUR people were arrested on Tuesday following a series of reported burglaries in Barnsley.

Wayne Carroll, 35, of Nelson Street, Kirklees, was charged with two counts of robbery, and possession of a bladed article. He was recalled to prison ahead of a hearing at Barnsley Magistrates' Court.

Two 16-year-old boys were charged with two counts of robbery, and another 16-year-old boy was charged with three counts of robbery and possession of a bladed article.

The boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been remanded into custody.

Carroll and the three youths will appear at Barnsley Magistrates' Court today (Thursday).