Balaclava-clad youths chased by police after entering derelict store

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Four teenagers wearing balaclavas were chased by police after entering the abandoned Debenhams building in Norwich city centre.

A group of four teenagers, some wearing black balaclavas, gained access to the former Debenhams building in Red Lion Street, Norwich, at about 3pm on Thursday 15 October. They are believed to have entered through one of the abandoned building's fire exits.

Police attended the scene with several cars. The group then ran from the derelict site towards St Stephens Street, with officers in pursuit. Two of the youths attempted to escape down Westlegate before being detained and placed in a police van outside Tesco.

How it is being reported

• Drama as balaclava-clad group in derelict department store spark police chaseDrama erupted in Norwich city centre when a group of balaclava-clad boys exploring the abandoned Debenhams in Red Lion Street sparked a police chase.Eastern Daily Press · 15 Oct, 17:09
• Drama as balaclava-clad group in derelict department store spark police chaseDrama erupted in Norwich city centre when a group of balaclava-clad boys exploring the abandoned Debenhams in Red Lion Street sparked a police chase.Norwich Evening News · 15 Oct, 17:09

In this story: Norwich · Debenhams · Red Lion Street · Norfolk Constabulary

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