UPDATE: Child (12) arrested for riotous behaviour - PSNI ask ‘how much has this young man damaged his future prospects’ - child ‘referred to our youth diversion officer’
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News of the arrest came out on Police North Belfast Facebook page last night. September 9
Today a spokesperson from the PSNI Press Office confirmed: “A 12-year-old arrested on Wednesday night was taken home by police and will be referred to our youth diversion officer”.
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Hide AdOn PSNI Facebook on Wednesday night it emerged that: “We have just arrested a 12-year-old child for riotous behaviour on Clifton Park Avenue.
“We have been there for some hours tonight dealing with this futile activity.
“How much has this young man damaged his future prospects by getting involved in this senseless behaviour?
“We will continue to take positive proactive action when and where we can so that the residents in these areas can live in peace.
“Know where your children are and what they’re up to”.
The post is signed off with ‘Tennent St Police’.
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