A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for public order offences following a third consecutive night of disturbances in Farnworth town centre. Police were called to the area on Wednesday evening (January 22) after reports of large groups of youths engaging in anti-social behaviour.
A teenage boy has been arrested following a third consecutive night of disturbances in Farnworth town centre. Police were called to the area on Wednesday evening (January 22) after reports of large groups of youths engaging in anti-social behaviour . A dispersal order was already in place across the town, issued in response to a recent increase in reports of anti-social gatherings and youths riding off-road bikes.
The order granted police powers to disperse crowds and prevent gatherings for the safety of residents and visitors within a designated area until around 10pm. In an update, Greater Manchester Police said that a 14-year-old boy was arrested for public order offences after trouble flared once again. The force stated that the male began making threats and became 'abusive' towards officers and members of the public. A statement shared by Greater Manchester Police said: 'This evening we have had a large group of youths engaging in anti-social behaviour within Farnworth Town Centre. 'Whilst officers were trying to engage with a young male, he has started to make threats and be abusive towards officers and members of the public. 'This is the third consecutive night that this particular male has been reportedly involved in anti-social behaviour in the area. The male, aged 14, has been arrested on suspicion of public order offences. He remains in custody for questioning.
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