11-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Assaulting Cop at Lancaster Fire Scene
Shocking Scene at Lancaster Blaze
An 11-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a major fire on Saturday, February 8, in Lancaster. The drama unfolded near a police cordon on 123 confirmed the arrest and a probe is underway. A spokesperson said:
“We were dealing with an ongoing incident when a group of young people began acting in an anti-social manner. One officer was assaulted, and an 11-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with this.”
Police urge anyone with info to call 101 with the incident reference.
Fire Investigation Still Ongoing
The cause of the blaze is still being investigated. Thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported at the student housing fire.
