A 16-year-old has been charged following a firework incident stirring trouble in Birmingham city centre yesterday (19 Dec), West Midlands Police confirmed.
Extra Police on Patrol After Anti-Social Behaviour
Authorities deployed extra officers after reports surfaced of groups of youths causing anti-social disorder. The teenager, whose name is legally protected, was arrested and charged with possession and throwing of a firework on a public highway.
He is set to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court later this month.
Youth on Bail After Setting Off Firework
A 15-year-old boy was also arrested for setting off a firework in a public place but has since been released on police bail as inquiries continue.
Police Warn: No Nonsense Approach to Disorder
“This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated in Birmingham or anywhere in the West Midlands,” police declared.
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