Five arrested after police break up group of up to 100 youths

Officers were called to woods near Busby Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on Saturday night.

Five arrested after police break up group of up to 100 youths SNS Group

Five teenagers have been arrested following a large-scale disturbance involving up to 100 youths.

Officers were called to woods near Busby Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on Saturday night.

Four boys and one girl were arrested in connection with the incident and will be reported to the relevant authorities.

One of the boys, a 15-year-old, will also be reported for allegedly being in possession of an offensive weapon.

Police said no one was injured in the disturbance and the group was dispersed.

A force spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Saturday, police were called to a large-scale disturbance in a wooded area off Busby Road, Clarkston.

“As a result of the incident, five teenage youths, four male and one female, were arrested and will be the subject of a report to the relevant authorities/agencies.

“One of the male youths, aged 15, will be reported in relation to allegedly being in possession of an offensive weapon.

“No one was injured as a result of the incident.

“The group which initially comprised up to 100 youths has since been dispersed. 

“Officers will remain in the area carrying out routine patrols.”

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