FOUR people, including two children, who were found inside a lorry in Basingstoke are believed to have entered the country illegally.

The incident happened on Tuesday, February 20 when police were called to a report they had been found on Knights Park Road in Houndmills.

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A Hampshire Constabulary police spokesperson said: "We were called at 12.58pm yesterday to a report that four people had potentially entered the country illegally after they were found on Knights Park Road in Basingstoke.

"Two men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of knowingly entering the UK without leave.

"Two children, aged 15 and 17, were placed into the care of social services."

The Home Office has been contacted for more information.