Forensic officers and police crews were called to Whitehall Primary School in Bristol on Tuesday, February 18, after a break-in was reported. The school, which is currently closed for half-term, was empty at the time of the incident.
Incident Details
At around 3.20pm, a member of the public witnessed a person acting suspiciously near the school before climbing into the school grounds. The witness immediately contacted the police, who arrived at the scene shortly after.
While officers were investigating, the witness reported seeing a second individual in the area.
Police Response and Arrests
- One man was arrested near Gratitude Road.
- A second man was arrested in the East Park area.
- Crime Scene Investigators were called to the school to examine the scene.
- Other police enquiries are ongoing to determine the nature of the break-in.
Police Appeal for Information
Avon and Somerset Police have thanked the vigilant member of the public who reported the suspicious activity, leading to the arrests.
A police spokesperson said:
“Police are grateful to a member of the public who called to report suspicious behaviour at Whitehall Primary School in Bristol, leading to two arrests.”
Officers are now appealing for more information and asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
How to Provide Information
If you saw anything suspicious or have footage that could assist the police investigation, call 101 and quote reference number 5225043631.
While no students or staff were present during the attempted break-in, the incident has raised concerns about school security. The police investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more details emerge.
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