A 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with 25 reported church break-ins across the west of Scotland.

Police Scotland said the charges relate to 12 incidents in Greater Glasgow, 11 in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, and two in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire.

The alleged offences took place between 31 May and 8 July 2026.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of break-ins at churches in the west of Scotland.

"He has been charged in connection with 12 incidents at locations in Greater Glasgow Division, 11 in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Division and two in Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Division.

"The offences took place between Sunday, 31 May and Wednesday, 8 July, 2026."