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Two teenagers issued dispersal orders after climbing Nottingham Council House roof
Overview
Two boys aged 13 and 14 were detained by Nottinghamshire Police on Wednesday after climbing onto the roof of Nottingham Council House in Old Market Square. They were de-arrested after no criminal evidence was found, returned to their parents, and given 48-hour dispersal notices alongside safeguarding measures.
Key points
- Two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, were detained on Wednesday for climbing onto the Nottingham Council House roof.
- Police issued the boys with 48-hour dispersal notices and returned them to their parents.
- The teenagers will undergo community resolution and safeguarding measures.
- The incident follows a recent major fire at the Escobar building in Market Street involving two other youths.