Boys aged 12 and 13 arrested in connection with aggravated burglary in Stockton

4 boys were arrested after the incident last night, with police seizing weapons including an axe

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 31st May 2023

A 12 and 13 year old are among 4 boys who are under arrest in connection with an aggravated burglary in Stockton last night.

Officers were called to Westbury street to reports of a group of young men trying to force entry with weapons - including an axe - which was seized by police.

2 other teenagers, aged 17 and 18 were also arrested and are being held in police custody.

On police arrival, officers discovered this property had previously been a reported cannabis farm which the Force had dealt with already.

Stockton Council’s CCTV also directed officers to the offenders who were arrested and taken to custody.

An axe was seized from one of the males.

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