Seven arrested after attempted break-in in Höchstetten

Bern cantonal police arrested seven people after an attempted shop break-in in Höchstetten, Switzerland, early on Sunday.

Police received the alert shortly after 2:30 a.m.

and began searching for people who matched descriptions linked to the incident.

Officers used police dogs and drones during the search.

Four men were stopped in Höchstetten, and police later checked a suspicious car in nearby Hellsau and took its occupants in for further inquiries.

The seven suspects include three minors and four adults aged 18 to 22.

Two of the men were already injured before officers arrived and were taken to hospital; how they were injured is under investigation.

Regional and youth prosecutors are leading the continuing investigation.