Boy, 13, charged with arson, burglary and assault

Two of the alleged incidents took place in Queen's Square in Corby

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with several offences including arson, burglary, assault and criminal damage.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested following a spate of incidents in Corby.

Northamptonshire Police said the offences took place at various sites including a school and a community centre.

The boy will appear before magistrates on 4 March.

The force said the boy had been charged with seven offences:

• Criminal damage in Queen's Square on 12 September

• Threatening/abusive behaviour in New Post Office Square on 14 September

• Arson at Willow Place on 10 October

• Criminal damage at a business in George Street on 4 December

• Assault by beating in Queen's Square on 10 December

• Criminal damage at a school in Southbrook on 8 February

• Burglary at Kingswood Community Centre on 11 February

Northamptonshire Police said it would "continue to work with partners and businesses to reduce and prevent anti-social behaviour in the town, with investigations ongoing into reported incidents".

Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre was the scene of an alleged burglary on 11 February