Police charge teenage boy after tense West Kempsey arrest

Police had to contend with a crowd of people gathered on a Mid-North Coast street as they moved in to arrest a boy on outstanding warrants.

The 17-year-old was taken to Kempsey Police Station.

A multifaceted police team had to contend with a large group of people gathered on a West Kempsey street as they moved to arrest a teenage boy on outstanding warrants.

Officers from Strike Force Kinnereth and general duties police were joined by the Proactive Crime Team, dog unit and POLAIR as they coverged on a home about 9.30pm on Thursday.

Police said a crowd tried to “intervene” during the arrest, but a 17-year-old boy hiding under a house was apprehended without incident.

The 17-year-old boy was arrested, despite the attempted intervention of members of the crowd.

He was taken to Kempsey Police Station and charged with the two outstanding warrants, as well as affray, and armed with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The two warrants relate to allegedly failing to comply with bail conditions and affray at West Kempsey on May 24.

The teen was refused bail to appear before Children’s Court on Friday.

Police investigations were ongoing.

A NSW Police POLAIR helicopter was involved in the operation. File image. Picture: Supplied

The Mid-North Coast Police District strike force was established by officers last October to investigate break, enter and stealing offences within the district.

Know more? Phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police charge teenage boy after tense West Kempsey arrest