05/12/2016

Teen Arrested In Connection With Anti-Social Behaviour In South Belfast

A teenager has been arrested in connection with anti-social behaviour following an incident at a play park in south Belfast.

The 16-year-old boy was detained on suspicion of riotous behaviour after police came under attack at a park in the Stewart Street area on Sunday, 04 December.

Emergency services attended the scene after the flooring of the soft area in the park was set on fire.

The boy has been detained in police custody.

(CD/JP)

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