Four arrested in alleged armed burglary at Stockton 'cannabis farm'

Stockton Response Officers arrested four males, aged 12, 13, 17 and 18, last night (May 30) after an aggravated burglary at a property on Westbury Street in Stockton.

Cleveland Police were called to a report of a group of young males trying to force their way into the property armed with weapons.

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Officers also discovered the property had previously been reported as a cannabis farm which police had previously dealt with.

An axe was also seized from one of the males.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Stockton Response Officers arrested four males (aged 12, 13, 17 and 18) last night for an aggravated burglary at a property on Westbury Street in Stockton.

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"Officers were called yesterday, Tuesday 30th May to a report of a group of young males trying to force entry into the premises armed with weapons.

"On police arrival, officers discovered this property had previously been a reported cannabis farm which the Force had dealt with already."

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Stockton Council’s CCTV directed officers to the offenders who were arrested and taken to custody.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 104171.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.