Group of youths cause ‘extensive damage’ after climbing onto care home roof in Preston

Two teenagers were arrested after youths climbed onto the roof of a residential care home in Preston, causing “extensive damage”.

Police attended a report of a burglary and criminal damage in Brockholes Brow on Wednesday evening (November 17), distressing those inside.

A group of approximately five youths entered the grounds of a residential care home before climbing onto the roof and causing extensive damage.

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Two teenagers were arrested after youths caused "extensive damage" to a residential care home in Prestonplaceholder image
Two teenagers were arrested after youths caused "extensive damage" to a residential care home in Preston

Officers located and arrested two youths nearby, aged 14 and 17.

They remained in custody for questioning on Wednesday evening.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact PC 640 Wilson by emailing [email protected], quoting log number LC-20221116-1047.

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