Police make arrest after disturbance with teens hurling bottles at cars
Police have arrested a 16-year-old male after complaints about teenagers drinking and throwing bottles at cars in Mablethorpe.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said officers were called to a disturbance in The Sherwood Fields area at 8.31pm on Saturday (September 26) after reports that a group of around 20 teenagers were allegedly drinking in the area, throwing glass into the road and at passing cars.
“When officers attended, a number of individuals were identified and a 16-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, making threats to kill and public order offences. The teen has been released under investigation. Further offences linked to the incident are also being investigated.”
While officers were dealing with the arrest, a larger group is said to have gathered nearby. “Some were reported to be drunk, abusive and obstructive towards officers carrying out their duties,” the spokesperson added. “A number were also seen wearing balaclavas and riding suspected illegally modified e-bikes. Officers reported that some riders deliberately attempted to intimidate officers and disrupt their work by wheel spinning the bikes in front of them in an attempt to cover people in mud.”
Police described the behaviour as “completely unacceptable”, commenting: “Residents, visitors, and businesses should not feel intimidated in their own community, nor should officers face hostility while carrying out their duties to keep people safe.”
Police believe those involved were from Mablethorpe, Louth, and surrounding areas and appealed to parents and guardians to speak with their young people about their whereabouts, drinking and the effect of anti-social and criminal behaviour on victims, the community, and their own futures.
Investigating officer PC Craig Hobson said: “We know incidents like this can have a significant impact on how safe people feel in their community. Let me be clear: this was not harmless fun. The behaviour reported was dangerous, intimidating, and disruptive, and we are determined to identify those responsible to put in place relevant interventions with partner agencies.
“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened, captured footage on mobile phones, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell cameras, or who has information about those involved, to get in touch.”
Contact either via email: [email protected], quoting ‘Incident 440 of 26 September’ in the subject line, by calling 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.