POLICE have reported there have been five burglaries at homes in the Ilminster area during the past month.

A report went before Ilminster Town Council on Tuesday from local police about the crime statistics in the area since May 21, 2015.

There had been one domestic-related assault, along with six other domestic incidents.

There were five burglaries and four shed/garage break-ins plus four thefttype offences including “drive-offs”

from local petrol stations.