A VISITOR attraction has been forced to close today after a break in last night.

Butterfly World at Preston Park, near Stockton, is closed today following a break in at the gift shop last night.

A statement published on the Butterfly World Facebook page said: "We are devastated to announce that earlier this evening (Thursday) we have had a break in.

"A lot of damage has been caused but we are pleased to say that no animals have been harmed and the people responsible were caught in the act by police and have been arrested." 

A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police confirmed two men, both aged 22, had been arrested in relation to the incident, which happened at around 11.30pm.

They both remain in police custody.