A CAR has been driven into the front of a city centre shop.

It happened around 10pm yesterday (January 19) when a black Mercedes car appeared to be driven deliberately into the front of a shop on Queen Street in Ripon.

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A police spokesman said: "The vehicle’s two occupants were arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving, criminal damage and driving under the influence of alcohol."

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"They remain in police custody.

"If you saw the incident or have any other information which could help the investigation please contact David.Foyston@northyorkshire.police.uk or phone 101 quoting reference number 12230011363."