Two more arrests after Greenfields Junior School break in

A window was smashed during the break in <i>(Image: Hampshire Constabulary)</i>
A window was smashed during the break in (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)
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TWO more teenagers have been arrested following a break-in at a junior school.

As previously reported, Greenfields Junior School, in Green Lane, was broken into during the school summer holidays. 

Windows and doors inside the building were broken and damaged, along with interactive whiteboards.

The burglars accessed lockers, taking laptops and iPads from the school.

Now, officers investigating reports of burglary have made a total of three arrests.

A 16-year-old boy from Hartley Wintney was arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

A 17-year-old boy from Fleet was arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal and criminal damage to property – value over £5,000.

The pair have been bailed with conditions, to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

Prior to this, A 14-year-old boy from Hartley Wintney was arrested in August on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal and criminal damage to property – value over £5,000. He was bailed with conditions.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called to a report that the school had been broken into, and a significant amount of damage had been caused between 4.30am and 9am on 6 August.

"Officers have been carrying out various lines of enquiry and arrested two teenagers last week.

"A 16-year-old boy from Hartley Wintney was arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

"A 17-year-old boy from Fleet was arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal and criminal damage to property – value over £5,000.

"The pair have been bailed with conditions, to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

It comes after officers arrested a teenager in August in connection with the incident.

"A 14-year-old boy from Hartley Wintney was arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal and criminal damage to property – value over £5,000. He was bailed with conditions.

"Officers are continuing to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting 44250352764.

"You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"

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