Police are investigating after a car appeared to be driven “deliberately” into a shopfront in Ripon.

The black Mercedes hit Solemates on Queen Street around 10pm last night.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police 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. They remain in police custody.”

Anyone who saw the incident or has any other information that could help the investigation should contact PC David Foyston at david.foyston@northyorkshire.police.uk or call the force control room 101, quoting reference 12230011363.

Despite the collision, the shop remained open today.

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