Boy, 16, charged and three more arrests following violent disorder in Staffordshire

In an update provided by Staffordshire Police, it said a 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, from Tamworth, had been charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker.

He was due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today.

As well as that, a 28-year-old and a 43-year-old, both of Tamworth, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, while a 37-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

They all remain in custody.

It said that using their own surveillance, as well as a 'vast array' of videos that have been shared on social media, it is continuing to 'trawl rigorously' through the evidence to take robust action against those involved.

The statements read: "A teenage boy has been charged as we continue to investigate the disorder in Tamworth on Sunday, August 4.

"The 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, from Tamworth, has been charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker.

"He is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today, Wednesday August 7.

"Three more arrests have been made as part of our ongoing investigation into the violent disorder in Tamworth on Sunday.

"A 28-year-old and a 43-year-old, both of Tamworth, have both been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. A 37-year-old man, from Tamworth, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. All remain in custody.

"Using our own surveillance, as well as a vast array of videos that have been shared on social media, we’re continuing to trawl rigorously through the evidence to take robust action against those involved.

"If you’ve got information that can help us take robust action against those involved, please visit the MIPP by using the link here: mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24N02-PO1

"To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are."