Boy held over car vandalism

A TEENAGE boy has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged wrecking spree which saw nearly 20 cars vandalised.

The 15-year-old was arrested following the vandalism to 17 vehicles in the Grange and Newington areas on January 27 and 28. The boy was also charged with an alleged theft from a property in Ratcliffe Terrace. He is set to be the subject of a report to the Children’s Reporter.

The cost of the damage to vehicles was estimated at several thousand pounds.