14-year-old boy among latest arrests over Merseyside riots

Police have also questioned a 16-year-old boy

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 21st Oct 2024

Two teenagers are among the latest people to be arrested after riots broke out on Merseyside in the wake of the Southport stabbings.

A 14-year-old boy from Toxteth has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Liverpool city centre.

A large group threw missiles at officers and damaged police vehicles, before looting shops in the days after the attack.

Police have also questioned a 16-year-old boy from Southport on suspicion of violent disorder and handling stolen goods.

It follows footage which shows missiles being thrown at police, and a male stood outside a shop as looters pass him stolen items.

Both have been released on conditional bail.

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