Boy (11) to appear in youth court later charged with riot and other offences

It's in relation to disorder in south Belfast in July

The 11-year-old is one of the youngest people charged with rioting in Belfast
Published 6th Sep 2024

An 11-year-old boy is due to appear in court today (Friday) charged with offences in relation to rioting in Belfast in July.

He is one of the youngest people charged in relation to the disorder.

Police say he has been charged with riot, three counts of possessing petrol bombs in suspicious circumstances, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

He has been further charged with throwing petrol bombs and causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.

The boy is due to appear before Belfast Youth Court later.