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Arrests after reports of vehicle tampering

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Some of the overnight attacks took place on Preston Road in Hull, police say

Two men have been arrested after a number of items, including money, were stolen from vehicles in Hull.

Residents in the Preston Road, Marfleet Avenue and Ings Road areas reported overnight attacks on their vehicles between 12 and 22 February, Humberside Police said.

Several reports involved car door handles being tried and, in some cases, money and other items were taken, the force added.

Two men, aged 41 and 37, were arrested at an address in Hull on suspicion of attempted theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle and being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug. They both remained in custody, police said.

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