Police arrest two intruders spotted breaking into Amberley Castle

Two intruders at Amberley Castle have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage.
Police at Amberley CastlePolice at Amberley Castle
Police at Amberley Castle

Officers were called to the castle in the early hours of Friday (May 8) after two people were spotted breaking into the castle, police said.

Due to the lack of lighting, officers conducted an area search with a thermal imagery camera and were able to detect the two suspects on the roof, according to police.

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Assisted by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the pair were safely brought down from the Grade 1 listed building.

A 16-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man from Amberley were both arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling with intent to steal and criminal damage, said police.

The pair have been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.

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