Teenage Boys Charged with Multiple Offences in Bristol Motorbike Chase

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Two teenage boys from Bristol, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with a string of offences after a police chase involving a stolen motorbike. The incident occurred in the Knowle West area on Tuesday, July 29, and led to the seizure of a motorcycle. The boys were charged with various crimes, including dangerous driving, theft, and burglary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 16-year-old from Knowle was charged with 7 offences, including dangerous driving, aggravated taking without consent, and theft of a pedal cycle and a motor vehicle.
  • The 15-year-old from Knowle was charged with 5 offences, including criminal damage, aggravated vehicle taking, and burglary on May 5.
  • The 16-year-old was sentenced to a 9-month youth referral order and received a 12-month driving disqualification at Bristol Youth Court on Thursday.
  • Both boys were arrested following the incident in Knowle West on Tuesday, July 29.
  • The motorcycle was seized by officers during the chase.
  • The 15-year-old has been bailed to appear at Bristol Youth Court on Wednesday, August 13.
  • The charges against the boys include aggravated taking without consent and theft of a pedal cycle and a motor vehicle.

Statistics:

  • 7 offences: 16-year-old from Knowle (dangerous driving, aggravated taking without consent, and theft of a pedal cycle and a motor vehicle)
  • 5 offences: 15-year-old from Knowle (criminal damage, aggravated vehicle taking, and burglary on May 5)
  • 9-month youth referral order: sentence received by 16-year-old
  • 12-month driving disqualification: sentence received by 16-year-old
  • 1 arrest: made in connection with the incident in Knowle West on Tuesday, July 29
  • 2 masked individuals: mentioned in relation to the incident, though no further information provided

Sources:

  • Avon and Somerset Police statement
  • Bristol Youth Court records