Two men arrested following burglary of shop in Knowsley

Two men have been arrested following a report of a burglary on the Field Lane Estate in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 28 March.

At around 2.05am it was reported that two men broke into the Co-Op store on Alscot Avenue on the Field Lane Estate in Knowsley and stole a number of items and made off.

Officers searched the area and arrested two men aged 55 and 46 years on suspicion of burglary.

Both suspects are in custody to be questioned by police.

The 46 year old man was also arrested on suspicion of a previous attempted burglary at the same location which took place on the 21^st March.

If you have any information on this incident please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with reference 23000260787.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.