TWO men have been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of copper cables were stolen from a building in Andover.

Officers were called just before 3pm on Thursday, August 7, after noise was heard from an empty building in Greenwich Way.

Police located a 46-year-old man from Northampton and a 43-year-old man from London at the scene. Both men were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

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They have been released on bail whilst Hampshire Constabulary carries out further enquiries.

A further two suspects left in a vehicle, with officers working to locate them. 

The building was damaged during the burglary, however, work is ongoing by police to determine the exact value of the items stolen and the damage caused.

A spokesperson from the force said: "If anyone has any information, they can call 101 with reference 44240337322."