A teenager has been charged as investigations continue into the destruction of a school bus in Maitland last week.
\nOfficers attached to the Port Stephens Proactive Crime Team commenced an investigation following reports of damage at a school on Chelmsford Drive, Metford, on the night of Sunday the 15th November 2020.
\nPolice will allege a group of youths were seen on CCTV to scale a security fence about 8pm before approaching a bus, which was locked and parked on the premises.
\nThe group broke into the bus, causing extensive damage, estimated to be in excess of $30,000, by allegedly smashing the dashboard and windows with the vehicle\u2019s emergency hammer, and releasing the contents of a fire extinguisher.
\nFollowing inquires, a 13-year-old boy was arrested at a Metford home about 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday 19 November 2020. He was taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with 11 offences, including;
\n– Enter prescribed premises of any person without lawful excuse (six counts)
\n– Enter building\/land with intent to commit indictable offence
\n– Behave in offensive manner in\/near public place\/school
\n– Destroy or damage property (three counts)
\nHe was granted conditional bail to appear at a children\u2019s court on Wednesday 16 December 2020.
\nInvestigations are continuing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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