Teenage boy arrested after fireworks thrown at police
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The PSNI said the arrest was made after crews and motorists came under attack in the Charles St area of Lurgan.
A 15-year-old was arrested for assault on police, possession of fireworks and disorderly behaviour.
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A PSNI spokesperson said: “We got our hands on the main culprit and he was promptly arrested for assault on police, possession of fireworks and disorderly behaviour.
“Other youths will be followed up with slow time after their fireworks were seized.”
Police urged parents to take responsibility for the children.