15-year-old boy from Fulwood charged after involvement in Preston protest

Police on Pole Street. Credit: Blog Preston

A 15-year-old boy has been charged after his suspected involvement in protests in Preston over the last week.

The boy, who cannot be named as he is under 18, has been charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with the intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence on Saturday, 3 August.

He has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (8 August).

A 17-year-old boy from Preston was also arrested on suspicion of section 5 public order offences. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Ten new arrests had been made in total by Lancashire Constabulary, with the majority of them related to disorder seen in Blackpool.

Det. Ch. Supt Pauline Stables, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: “These charges and arrests show just how seriously we are taking reports of disorder in Lancashire. It is not, and never will be acceptable in our county.

“Our investigations are ongoing, and more arrests will be made. We will not tolerate this behaviour, and we will identify you, find you and bring you to justice if you are responsible for these crimes.

“We are continuing to appeal for information, and are asking that if you have any information, no matter how insignificant you may think it is, to please contact us.

“The safety of the public in these situations is paramount, and our main priority. We will continue to police in a way that puts our communities at the heart of everything we do.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101. Alternatively, you can anonymously report to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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