Two arrests following nursery cyberattack

Two people have been arrested by Metropolitan Police after a cyberattack on a chain of London-based nurseries.

Specialist officers from the Met conducted a proactive operation at a number of residential properties in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Two 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of computer misuse as well as blackmail.

Will Lyne, Met’s Head of Economic and Cybercrime, said: “Since these attacks took place, specialist Met investigators have been working at pace to identify those responsible.

“We understand reports of this nature can cause considerable concern, especially to those parents and carers who may be worried about the impact of such an incident on them and their families.

"We want to reassure the community and anyone affected that this matter continues to be taken extremely seriously.

“These arrests are a significant step forward in our investigation, but our work continues, alongside our partners, to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”