Bromley police have arrested five men during a dawn swoop as part of an investigation into night-time burglaries.

The suspects are aged between 17 and 28 and were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary, money laundering offences and drug offences.

Stolen property was recovered and officers are working to reunite the items to victims.

Detective Sergeant Gary Head, leader of the operation for Bromley crime squad, said: "Burglary is an abhorrent crime and many of the offences we are investigating occurred while the victims were asleep in their own home.

“This operation is aimed at making sure those involved in such criminality will be brought to account. The message is clear, officers from Bromley will track down burglars and bring them to justice."

The investigation, known as Operation Flora, began in August 2017 after cars, jewellery and cash were stolen.

Detective Superintendent Lee Hill added: "This operation shows the commitment of our officers and the wider Met to tackling burglary.

“We know that burglary is an awful crime, and an offence carried out while the victim is at home is likely to cause distress, far beyond just the victims' financial loss."