Banbury youth arrested and charged on multiple counts

Thames Valley Police for Cherwell said the ‘positive action’ of arresting the youngster, whose age and gender was not released, was taken after multiple concerns were raised about a ‘group of youths causing repeated issues across Banbury’.

One of the youngsters is involved was charged on Saturday, August 15 with three offences, namely vehicle interference, shoplifting and criminal damage.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We want to reassure our community that we are listening to your concerns and taking positive action.”

The young person is due to appear in court in October.

PC Silcock from the Banbury Neighbourhood Team, who led the investigation, said: “Anti-social behaviour can have a significant impact on our communities.

“Whilst some of these offences may be considered low-level, the effect they have on victims and residents can be substantial.

“We will not tolerate this type of behaviour and will continue to identify offenders, make arrests, and bring people before the courts where the evidence supports it.”

The police thanked the people who reported incidents and provided information, and said the police will continue to ‘address these issues using all available powers and interventions.’

The Banbury neighbourhood team invited anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or crime to report it to the police online or by calling 101, or calling 999 in an emergency.