Teens arrested after break-in at Dudley home by 'gang armed with weapons'

Two teenagers have been arrested after a "gang armed with weapons" allegedly broke into a Dudley home.

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Electrical items and footwear were taken from the house on Racemeadow Crescent, Netherton, during the incident at around 11pm on Sunday (December 8). 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said the property was broken into "by a gang armed with weapons".

The suspects fled from the scene, the force added.

The break-in happened on Racemeadow Crescent, Netherton. Photo: Google
The break-in happened on Racemeadow Crescent, Netherton. Photo: Google

A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have since been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. They remained in police custody for questioning on Monday.

Anyone with information about the break-in should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on its website, or by calling 101 and quoting 20/994086/24.