15-Year-Old Arrested Following Number Of Incidents In Strathfoyle

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including criminal damage, harassment and interference with vehicles, in connection with a number of incidents in Strathfoyle.

The arrest was in connection with a number of reports received in the Clonmeen Drive and Temple Road area in which a bus had had a window smashed on 23 September along with reports of antisocial behaviour in the Deramore Drive area on the same date. The arrest also comes following a report on Sunday 24 September that graffiti had been daubed on a bus shelter in Clonmeen Drive. When conducting enquiries in the area, police also discovered graffiti daubed on a nearby defibrillator unit.

Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus said: "We will continue with a visible presence in the area with our Neighbourhood Policing Team officers on patrol and we will investigate reports made to us, or that come to our attention.

"We will continue to meet with partner agencies and representatives, and we want to reassure the community we are committed to working together. I want to take this opportunity to urge residents to continue reporting any concerns so that we can take action. You can get in touch with us on 101, always 999 in an emergency. You can also make a report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

The teenager has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.