13-year-old arrested after tug boat gets stuck under Poole Lifting Bridge
The vessel and bridge were both damaged
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a tug boat was set loose and became stuck under the Poole Lifting Bridge.
It happened on Friday 29th of January 2021 - both the vessel and bridge were badly damaged.
The teenager - who is from Bournemouth - has been released on bail while officers investigate.
Dorset Police released this statement:
At 9.11pm on Friday 29 January 2021 it was reported that a tug boat, which had been set loose, was stuck under the Poole Lifting Bridge.
It is reported that ‘Rough Rider’ – a Poole Harbour Commissioner tug boat – was released from its moorings, causing the heavy vessel to float into the channel and collide with an RNLI launch before coming to rest under the lifting bridge.
The rising tide caused damage to the bridge. The boat sustained substantial damage, including to its radar equipment that will require costly repairs.
Following enquiries, a 13-year-old boy from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause criminal damage to property.
He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.