A burglar who was caught four years ago after winning a doughnut eating contest has been arrested again - this time on suspicion of breaking into a doughnut shop.

Bradley Hardison made headlines when he beat out the challenge of firefighters and police officers to win the competition in North Carolina which was held as part of the National Night Out Against Crime.

He managed eight glazed doughnuts in two minutes.

However, his victory soon staled. He was already the prime suspect in a number of break-ins.

He was arrested days later when police saw his name, according to the Virginian-Pilot newspaper.