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Two arrested following break-in at school

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A member of the public spotted the break-in

Two men have been arrested after a break-in at a primary school.

A member of the public called police and reported a person climbing into the grounds of Whitehall Primary School in St George, Bristol, at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday.

Avon and Somerset Police officers went to the scene and found a shed had been broken into, and while they were in the area, the caller reported seeing a second person on the school grounds.

One suspect was arrested in nearby Gratitude Road, the force said, and the second was detained in the East Park area.

The men, one in his 20s and one in his 30s, were both arrested on suspicion of burglary other than a dwelling.

The younger man was also arrested for going equipped to steal.

Police have asked anyone with information about the break-in or any video footage from the time to get in touch.

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