Four teenagers arrested following damage to businesses in Grimsby
That's after two separate incidents
Four boys under the age of 15 have been arrested following damage to local business premises in Grimsby including one incident where a member of staff was assaulted.
It follows reports a group of boys stole items, damaged windows and spray painted walls.
The four aged 14, 12 and two 11-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of offences including criminal damage.
A Humberside police spokesperson said, "Officers were called to numerous reports of criminal damage to several business premises on Wellington Street, Mary Street, St James’ Square, Durban Road, Cartergate, and Welholme Road in Grimsby between Saturday, 11 October 2025 and Thursday, 30 October 2025.
"It is reported a group of boys entered business premises before allegedly stealing items without providing payment. It is also believed damage was caused to multiple windows as a result, and walls were reportedly spray painted with graffiti.
"On one occasion it is reported a staff member was assaulted. Thankfully, they were not injured as a result.
"After conducting multiple lines of enquiry including speaking to local businesses and trawling CCTV, four boys suspected to be involved have subsequently been identified.
"From these initial enquiries a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage to a property, an 11-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of criminal damage, a 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of criminal damage to a property, common assault, and theft from shop, and another 11-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage to a property, and theft from a shop.
"All four boys have since been bailed with conditions pending further enquiries."