11-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife after shoplifting incident in Norwich

Police were called at 17:22 on Friday 14th February to a business premise

Police car
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 17th Feb 2025

Two boys - aged 11 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of a knife/bladed article.

Police were called at 17:22 on Friday 14th February to a business premise, where security staff had stopped the two boys on suspicion of shoplifting.

When officers conducted a search, they were each found to be in possession of a knife.

The pair were taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and have been released on police bail until the 6th May.

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