Teenager arrested on suspicion of shop lifting after police called to B&M in Northampton
The 16-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of common assault
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of shop lifting and common assault after police were called to B&M in Northampton.
The incident happened at the bargain store in Victoria Promenade just before 3.45pm on Tuesday (July 12).
The 16-year-old had been detained by the store’s security and became aggressive with a security guard, according to police who were called to the retail park.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “We received a call from staff at a store in Victoria Promenade, Northampton, shortly before 3.45pm yesterday.
“A teenage boy had been detained by the store’s security on suspicion of shop lifting and had become aggressive with the security guard.
“Officers attended the scene and a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and common assault.”
The teenager was released under investigation pending further enquiries, the spokeswoman added.