Thirteen-year-old boy caught by police after St Peter's church window smashed in Titchfield

Police have caught a teenager suspected of smashing the stained glass window of a historic church – and say they will speak to more people about nuisance behaviour.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 15th Aug 2019, 12:15 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2019, 14:46 BST
The smashed stained glass windows at Titchfield Church. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (150819-4)The smashed stained glass windows at Titchfield Church. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (150819-4)
The smashed stained glass windows at Titchfield Church. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (150819-4)

Thousands of pounds of damage were caused after the Victorian glasswork at St Peter’s Church in Titchfield was smashed.

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The incident, which took place on Tuesday, also saw guttering damaged and tiles ripped from the roof.

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A statement from police said: ‘We have been speaking to a number of people as part of this investigation. At this time, we have interviewed a 13-year-old boy from Fareham who has agreed to sign an Acceptable Behaviour Contract.

‘Our work continues, in partnership with Fareham Borough Council to tackle the issues of anti-social behaviour in this area and further people will be spoken to by police in due course.

‘Enquiries relating to these issues and the criminal damage remain ongoing.’