Rawtenstall boy, 11, arrested for stealing whisky

5:45pm Friday 22nd June 2012 in Rawtenstall

A BOY aged 11 was detained by police yesterday after stealing two bottles of whisky.

The child, from Rawtenstall, took the alcohol from Asda in Spring Street, Bury.

He was spotted by officers from the Bury East division of Greater Manchester Police.

Comments (7)

9:40pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Jack Herer says...

Crikey. How bad is alcohol eh? An 11 year old not just stealing to get alcohol, but stealing the alcohol itself. And spirits too.

Sweet baby Jesus in sports wear. That drug is a bad un.

I've got a half drunk lager next to me mind!
Crikey. How bad is alcohol eh? An 11 year old not just stealing to get alcohol, but stealing the alcohol itself. And spirits too. Sweet baby Jesus in sports wear. That drug is a bad un. I've got a half drunk lager next to me mind! Jack Herer

10:21pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

Why is Alcohol Legal?
Why is Alcohol Legal? Michael@ClitheroeSince58

10:40am Sat 23 Jun 12

useyourhead says...

poor kid, probably been made to do it, cos the adults know he wont get done.
poor kid, probably been made to do it, cos the adults know he wont get done. useyourhead

12:29pm Sat 23 Jun 12

doctor1970 says...

He will get done, the age of responsibility is age 10. Where were his parents at the time?
He will get done, the age of responsibility is age 10. Where were his parents at the time? doctor1970

7:54pm Sat 23 Jun 12

katebush says...

At 11 he is STILL just a child, i blame the parents, where were they?? as useyourhead says he was probably made to do it !
At 11 he is STILL just a child, i blame the parents, where were they?? as useyourhead says he was probably made to do it ! katebush

2:55pm Sun 24 Jun 12

bluebouy says...

This is great work.
This is great work. bluebouy

7:29pm Mon 25 Jun 12

2 for 5p says...

His parents are probobly benefit hounds, and I bet they put him up to it.
His parents are probobly benefit hounds, and I bet they put him up to it. 2 for 5p

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