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Police Arrest 11-Year-Old in Connection with Middlesbrough Riots

Cleveland Police detain 14 more suspects, bringing total arrests to 110 following violent unrest earlier this month.

  • An 11-year-old has become the youngest person arrested for alleged involvement in the riots.
  • The arrests stem from violent disorder in Middlesbrough on August 4, fueled by misinformation on social media.
  • Cleveland Police conducted coordinated raids, detaining suspects aged between 11 and 43.
  • Superintendent Marc Anderson described the unrest as unprecedented in his 30 years of service.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Robinson emphasized that those involved will face legal consequences.
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