Two teenagers directed to leave area by police following reports of aggressive shoplifters in Fareham

This afternoon (November 12), a number of officers had to attend an incident involving teenagers.

On Facebook, Fareham Police said: “You may have seen multiple Officers respond to the pedestrian precinct on West Street within the past hour.

“Police responded to reports of aggressive shoplifters inside a shop in the Town Centre.

“Upon the first Officer's arrival, members of the group were volatile towards the Officer, causing the Officer to ask for assistance.

“A 15-year-old girl from Sussex and a teenage boy, were detained at the scene by Police.”

The teens were both searched and the incident is now being investigated by police officers.

The two youngsters were directed to leave the Fareham area by officers dealing with the situation.

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