Three teenagers arrested after climbing onto Taunton theatre roof

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 12:26 · Archive

Police arrested three teenagers after they climbed onto the roof of the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton on Sunday afternoon.

Three teenagers were arrested after climbing onto the roof of the Brewhouse Theatre in Coal Orchard, Taunton on Sunday, 1 November. Police responded to a report of someone attempting to gain entry to the building just before 3.20pm. Officers attended and arrested two boys aged 13 and one aged 15 by 3.45pm, all on suspicion of burglary.

Officers were seen surrounding the building and calling on the youngsters to come down. One officer used a megaphone to communicate with them, while another was heard warning that a police dog would be released if they did not comply.

All three teenagers were released on police bail pending further enquiries. Avon and Somerset Police has asked anyone with information or footage relating to the incident to contact them on 101, citing reference number 5226355083.

How it is being reported

• Teens arrested after climbing onto Taunton Theatre's roofPolice had reports of someone trying to gain entry to the buildingSomersetLive · 3 Nov, 11:46
• Large police response as teenagers climb onto roof of Brewhouse in TauntonPolice arrested three teenagers after they climbed onto the roof of the Brewhouse theatre in Taunton yesterday afternoon (Sunday, November 1)Somerset County Gazette · 2 Nov, 14:57

In this story: Brewhouse Theatre · Taunton · Avon and Somerset Police · Coal Orchard

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