Police arrest youth after five cars damage in crime spree

POLICE have arrested a youth after a chase following a report of cars being damaged in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

The PSNI attended the scene at Sloan Street in Lurgan on Sunday at around 11.45pm.

Five vehicles were found damaged, with broken wing mirrors and scrapes and dents to bodywork.

A teenage boy found at the scene fled on foot, but was chased by police.

The 16-year-old was caught and arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, assault on police and resisting police.

Two officers received minor injuries during the arrest, a police spokesperson said.

The teen is currently assisting detectives with their enquiries.