POLICE have arrested five people on a conspiracy to commit burglary.

West Mercia Police's Local Policing Priority Team said the arrests were made following an investigation into a distraction burglary last week.

The force tweeted: "Last week there was a distraction burglary in Worcester.

"Today a suspicious van seen in the same area.

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"Vehicle found in Hallow having met with associates.

"Five arrested for conspiracy to commit burglary and three vehicles seized."

The tweet added the matter had been handed to Worcester CID.