A woman has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage for attempting to use a melon to break into a shop.

Avon and Somerset Police were called to reports of a woman attempting to force entry to the property, on Gloucester Road in Bristol, at 6.30pm on Saturday.

“She was using what appeared to be a melon to damage glass in the door,” a force spokesman said.

“The woman, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. She has been released under investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police, quoting reference 5218218541.