TWO teenage boys who were arrested following an aggravated burglary on an estate in Colchester have been released on bail.

Officers made the arrests after being called to a property in Charles Pell Road, Greenstead, on Sunday evening.

It was reported two people who were armed with knives had forced their way into the property.

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A bag of cannabis was also seized and a 17-year-old boy, of Barking, London, and a 15-year-old boy, of Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

A spokesman for Essex Police confirmed: “Both people arrested have been released on bail while inquiries continue.”