Two arrested over theft from Shrewsbury telephone kiosks
Two men were arrested in Shrewsbury last night in connection with a series of thefts from telephone kiosks.
The men, aged 34 and 22, who both live in the Manchester area, were taken into custody on suspicion of stealing cash boxes from phone kiosks at the railway station, Lancaster Road and Ditherington.
The 22-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled drug.
They were apprehended shortly before 9.30pm by officers on patrol in the Castle Street area. A number of items were also sized in connection with their arrests.
The two men are currently in custody at Shrewsbury police station for questioning.
Anyone with information which might assist the police investigation is asked to call 0300 333 3000.
