12-year-old faces court over Greenwich vandalism and theft
The boy is accused of spray-painting St Alfege Church and stealing items in Woolwich, Blackheath, and Charlton.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA 12-year-old boy has appeared in court facing a series of alleged offences across Greenwich, including vandalism at a historic church. The boy, whose identity is protected by law, stood before Bromley Magistrates' Court on Monday, September 28. He is charged with robbery, criminal damage, and two counts of theft.
Among the allegations is that he spray-painted a wall at St Alfege Church in Greenwich on July 9, causing damage. The court was also informed of claims that he stole two hemp rolls, valued at approximately £20, from a shop in Beresford Square, Woolwich, on July 25. Further accusations include the theft of crisps and cakes from a convenience store in Blackheath on September 22.
A separate charge details the alleged robbery of an e-scooter, worth around £470, from a teenager in Charlton on September 18. No pleas were entered during the hearing.
The case has been adjourned for a plea hearing at Bexley Magistrates' Court, scheduled for October. The boy was granted bail until this next court appearance.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does the 12-year-old boy face?
The boy faces charges including vandalism at St Alfege Church in Greenwich, theft of items from shops in Woolwich and Blackheath, and the alleged robbery of an e-scooter in Charlton. He is also accused of criminal damage.
02When and where did the alleged vandalism at St Alfege Church occur?
The alleged vandalism, which involved spray-painting a wall, is reported to have taken place at St Alfege Church in Greenwich on July 9. This incident is one of the charges the boy is facing.
03What happened with the e-scooter theft?
The boy is accused of robbing a teenager of an e-scooter, valued at approximately £470, in Charlton on September 18. This incident is being treated as a robbery charge.
04What are the next steps in the court case?
The case was heard at Bromley Magistrates' Court and has been adjourned to Bexley Magistrates' Court for a plea hearing in October. The boy has been granted bail until that date.
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