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Boy, 13, charged with arson, burglary and assault

Martin Heath
BBC News, Northamptonshire
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Two of the alleged incidents took place in Queen's Square in Corby

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with several offences including arson, burglary, assault and criminal damage.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested following a spate of incidents in Corby.

Northamptonshire Police said the offences took place at various sites including a school and a community centre.

The boy will appear before magistrates on 4 March.

The force said the boy had been charged with seven offences:

  • Criminal damage in Queen's Square on 12 September
  • Threatening/abusive behaviour in New Post Office Square on 14 September
  • Arson at Willow Place on 10 October
  • Criminal damage at a business in George Street on 4 December
  • Assault by beating in Queen's Square on 10 December
  • Criminal damage at a school in Southbrook on 8 February
  • Burglary at Kingswood Community Centre on 11 February

Northamptonshire Police said it would "continue to work with partners and businesses to reduce and prevent anti-social behaviour in the town, with investigations ongoing into reported incidents".

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Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre was the scene of an alleged burglary on 11 February

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