UK Riots: 11-Year-Old Child Arrested over Violent Disorder in Middlesbrough
SUMMARY
Cleveland Police arrested an 11-year-old child, believed to be the youngest suspect so far, as part of the ongoing crackdown on individuals allegedly involved in the UK riots earlier this month. The child was among 15 arrested on August 28 in Middlesbrough following disorder linked to unrest in the area after a mass stabbing at a dance party in Southport that left three young girls dead. Police identified suspects through a meticulous review of body cam footage, CCTV, and social media. “Teams of officers headed out this morning to target those believed to be involved in the disorder,” stated Cleveland Police, adding that those arrested ranged from 11 to 43 years old. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Robinson emphasized, “The message is ‘You haven’t got away with it’. We can identify you, and you will be arrested.” Over 1,000 arrests have been made nationwide, with 520 charged by the Crown Prosecution Service.
