Police warning after teen given supervision order for explosive offences

POLICE

are warning of the dangers of attempting to make explosive devices after a

15-year-old boy from Chorley was given a

12-month supervision order.

 

The

teenager appeared at Preston Youth Court today (Monday 14 February) where he

received the order after he was convicted of explosive offences and pleaded

guilty to the possession of live ammunition.

 

If

the teenager does not comply with the order he will receive an immediate

custodial sentence.

 

Det

Insp Paul Rudd from Lancashire Constabulary said: “The boy claimed that he was

trying to make poison to kill rats and accidental contamination made it become

an explosive device.

 

“The

explosive wasn’t mixed in the correct quantities so it must be stressed that no

danger was posed to any members of the public at any time.

 

“This

should serve as a warning though that that we treat such offences extremely

seriously.  Anyone committing such offences, including this teenager, will

face consequences for the rest of their lives.

 

“Parents

need to be responsible in making sure that they know what their children are

doing and, along with wider members of the community, report any suspicious

activity to the police.”

 

The

sentence follows a three-day trial at Preston Youth Court. 

 

Any

suspicious activity can be reported to the police on 0845 1 25 35 45.