Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of approximately £200,000 that had been raised to fund a scouts trip to Canada.

The stolen money was intended to support a planned trip for 100 children, who have now been left without the necessary funds for their overseas excursion.

Authorities have not released details about the suspect's identity or their connection to the scouts organization. The investigation into the missing funds remains ongoing.

The theft represents a significant blow to the young people who had been preparing for the Canada trip, as well as to the families and community members who contributed to the fundraising efforts.