POLICE responded to a report of a young person with a "knife" at a parade of shops which have seen problems with a wave of youth crime.
Officers chased the 15-year-old boy on foot from The Causeway in Durrington and arrested him nearby on Tuesday night.
The object was in fact a piece of “building material” – not a knife as reported. Other objects were also taken from the boy.
He was found with cannabis and was issued with a community resolution.
A police spokeswoman said: “Enquiries, including CCTV trawls, confirmed the object was in fact a piece of building material, not a knife.
"Our officers recovered this – in addition to numerous other building materials – to make the area safer.
“We are aware of ongoing issues involving youths in the area, and we continue to work with partners and the community to combat this. We are also increasing patrols in the area for community reassurance.
“If you witness any criminality you can report it online or via 101. In an emergency, dial 999.”
The Argus has previously reported how youths were inflicting terror on the parade of shops in Durrington, including the Co-op in Field Place Parade.
Strandways Hardware store also said it could close permanently due to the spate of antisocial behaviour.
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