A MAN wanted by City of London Police was arrested on a residential street in Appleton this morning, Tuesday.

Cheshire Police arrested and charged the man on Greenfields Avenue at around 11am for failing to appear in a London court.

The 27-year-old is wanted by the force for charges relating to theft.

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One eyewitness said: "There were about 10 police cars and they closed the road.

"He went into someone's house and the police kicked the door down.

"They put a bag over his head and arrested him."

He will appear at City of London Magistrates' Court tomorrow.