Three teenagers arrested following Houndshill incidents

Three teenagers have been arrested following a number of incidents in the area of the Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool, last night (Sunday).

The arrests were made after a group of three youths were seen on CCTV smashing a shop window on Victoria Street. They then walked down the road and smashed a glass door at Houndshill, gaining entry to the shopping centre and stealing items from two pop-up stalls.

The group then left the centre, at which point a man outside was threatened with a knife and had his wallet stolen. A group of three youths were also reported to have stolen cutlery and other items from a restaurant on Victoria Street.

A 15-year-old girl from Poulton, a 15-year-old boy from Blackpool and a 17-year-old boy from Blackpool were all arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, burglary and robbery. The 17-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.

All three remain in custody and enquiries are ongoing.

DS Marc Armstrong, of Blackpool CID, said: “Several incidents occurred last night including mindless damage to property, leaving businesses out of pocket and innocent members of the public extremely shaken.

“We have made three arrests but our enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anybody with information to get in touch with us.

“Perhaps you were in the area and saw a group of young people acting suspiciously, or perhaps you know who is responsible. Whatever information you have, please tell us.”

Anybody with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log 1362 of November 6th.