Two arrested after trying to ram-raid a Spar shop in Scarborough
They were reversing a car into the front of the premises
Police in Scarborough have arrested two local men involved in a ram-raid incident in the town.
It happened at around 2.15am today (Monday 7th March) at the Spar shop on Falsgrave Road when a silver Volkswagen Golf car was reversed into the front of the premises.
North Yorkshire Police say officers from its Firearms Support Unit were patrolling nearby and they arrived while the incident was on-going.
The men, aged 50 and 42, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of burglary after being tasered.
They are currently being held in custody for questioning while enquiries are on-going in and around the shop.
Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Please quote reference number 12220039336 when providing details.