Boys and man held over Thornaby cannabis farm break-in

Police said the break-in happened at a property on Westbury Street in Thornaby

Three boys and a man have been arrested after breaking into a cannabis farm, police have said.

Cleveland Police said a group armed with weapons, including an axe, tried to force their way into a property on Westbury Street in Thornaby, Stockton, on Tuesday.

The force said the four arrested, who were aged 12, 13, 17 and 18, were held on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

It added that it had already dealt with the cannabis farm.