Two boys admit stone attacks on A14 in Suffolk

Two eight-year-old boys have admitted throwing stones at cars on the A14 road in Suffolk [11 January 2012]

The boys, were interviewed by police after rubble and stones were thrown at vehicles near a bridge at Trimley St Mary on 15 December.

They were identified through a combination of witness accounts, CCTV footage and speaking to schools in the area.

Both boys were interviewed by officers and have admitted their involvement in objects being thrown at vehicles.

Thirteen vehicles, including an ambulance, were damaged.

Police said they were "shocked" those involved were so young. No legal action will be taken because they are under 10, which is the age of legal responsibility

Det Supt Stuart Sedgwick, said: "We were shocked to discover that the incidents in Trimley St Mary on 15 December had been committed by boys of such a young age.

"We are confident that these two were responsible for the reported incidents from that day.

"We will now be working with the boys, their parents and the youth offending service to ensure the boys are educated about the dangers and consequences of their actions.

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