An 11-year-old boy has been charged with several disorder offences due to disturbances in South Belfast on July 15, 2024. Charges include riot, possessing petrol bombs, and causing explosions that could endanger life or property. He is set to appear in Belfast Youth Court on September 6, 2024.
An 11-year-old boy has been charged with several disorder offences in relation to the disturbances that occurred in South Belfast on July 15, 2024.
The charges against him include riot, three counts of possessing petrol bombs, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, throwing petrol bombs, and causing an explosion that could endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
The violence took place in the Broadway area, where police cars and civilian vehicles were damaged, and petrol and paint bombs were thrown at officers.
The boy is scheduled to appear before Belfast Youth Court on September 6, 2024.