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Suspected burglars caught in the act in York

Multiple police units responded to a report of a burglary in York during the early hours.

North Yorkshire Police received a 999 call at around 1:30am yesterday (Wednesday) from a member of the public who heard breaking glass in a nearby property on Tuke Avenue.

Officers attended the scene immediately and located two men inside a ground floor flat.

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The two men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

A scene guard was put in place to allow a forensic examination of the premises and the investigation is ongoing.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:

“The member of the public did exactly the right thing by contacting us straight away, ensuring we could take immediate action.”