A man has been arrested after an incident at a North East children's centre saw windows and doors damaged.

A man has been arrested after Cleveland Police received a report of an unknown male causing criminal damage at Hemlington Children’s Centre on Cass House Road, Middlesbrough shortly after 3pm today (May 26).

They said a man entered the building and caused damage to internal doors and windows.

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The man was detained shortly after police arrived at the scene.

All children and staff are safe, unharmed and accounted for after going to a neighbouring school.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to the scene at Cass House Road shortly after 3pm today, Friday 26th May, and the man was detained within minutes.

"All children and staff had immediately gone to the neighbouring school and all are safe, unharmed and accounted for, with no reports of anyone being injured.

"We understand this will have caused alarm, shock and distress to the children and staff who were present - and to parents and carers - and we would reassure them that police will remain on scene for the time being, and that a thorough investigation is underway."