Boy charged over dangerous driving after police plane operation

Summarised from Warrington Guardian's report · Updated 14 Oct, 19:28 · Archive

A 14-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving and drug and weapons offences following a police operation in Warrington.

A 14-year-old boy from Warrington has been charged with dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, possessing a weapon for the discharge of noxious gas and possessing cannabis, following a police operation on 8 June.

During Operation Crossbow, a day of action by Cheshire Police to locate wanted individuals and tackle criminal activity, a police plane was deployed above Warrington. The pilot reported an electric bike being ridden in a dangerous manner, performing wheelies on Poplars Avenue in Orford. The operation, which involved more than 140 officers, resulted in 18 arrests across the area.

The boy was arrested during the operation and was alleged to be in possession of CS gas spray and cannabis. He was due to appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court the day after being charged.

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• Boy, 14, charged with dangerous driving following police plane incidentA 14-year-old boy will appear at Warrington Magistrates’ Court over alleged dangerous driving, CS gas and cannabis offences after a June 8 police operation.Warrington Guardian · 14 Oct, 16:56

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