Two youths charged after Derbyshire heritage site damaged and police officers assaulted during incident

Two youths have been charged after a Derbyshire castle was damaged and two officers were attacked.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 29th Mar 2023, 14:06 GMT
Updated 29th Mar 2023, 14:07 GMT
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The Derbyshire Rural Crime Team has confirmed that two juvenile males were charged following an incident at Bolsover Castle on December 18, last year

One youth was charged with criminal damage (worth over £5,000) and assaulting a police officer – and the second was also charged with assaulting a constable.

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A DRCT spokesperson said: “During the incident, damage was caused to windows and flag stones at the Castle, which is a Grade 1 listed building and considered a heritage asset of the ‘highest significance’.

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The incident took place at Bolsover CastleThe incident took place at Bolsover Castle
The incident took place at Bolsover Castle

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“Heritage crime is a Derbyshire Rural Crime Team priority and is defined as ‘any offence which harms the value of England and Wales' heritage assets and their settings to this and future generations – and includes all offences involving cultural property.’”

The pair are due to appear at court next month.