Teen arrested over Falkirk Skatepark robbery

A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a robbery at Falkirk Skatepark.
By Jonathon Reilly
Published 30th Sep 2021, 15:45 BST
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The 17-year-old was charged following an incident at the Bellsmeadow Road facility on Monday, September 27.

Falkirk Police confirmed the teen is due to appear in court “in due course”.

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Police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a robbery at Falkirk Skatepark. Picture: John Devlin.Police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a robbery at Falkirk Skatepark. Picture: John Devlin.
Police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a robbery at Falkirk Skatepark. Picture: John Devlin.
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In July this year we told how officers were investigating incidents of vandalism and racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic graffiti at Falkirk Skatepark, with town residents and dog walkers saying they were scared to go near the site.

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