A MAN has been arrested after allegedly stealing a Christmas tree.

Daniel Pridley is due to appear in court after being charged with theft.

It comes after police received reports of the theft of a Christmas Tree at Handforth Dean Retail Park on Earl Road at 3.50pm on Wednesday, November 13.

On Thursday, November 21, officers arrested the 35-year-old suspect.

Handforth Dean Retail ParkHandforth Dean Retail Park (Image: Google Maps)

Pridley, of Clarendon Road in Sale, has been bailed to appear at Crewe Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 11.