AN ULVERSTON teenager pleaded guilty and was found guilty of nine charges, including assault and criminal damage to a vehicle. 

The teenager, who cannot be named due to their age, attended South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow on December 1 charged with nine offences. 

They pleaded guilty and were found guilty of: 

  • Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
  • Common assault/battery.
  • Criminal damage to motor vehicle.
  • Criminal damage.
  • Threat to commit criminal damage.
  • Taking a motor vehicle without consent.
  • Driving otherwise than in accordance with a license.
  • Driving without insurance.
  • A section 4A Public order offence.

According to Cumbria Police, the youth was sentenced to a 12 month referral order and ordered to pay £190 in victim compensation. 

A police spokesperson said: "We would like to thank the public for their assistance and patience in these multiple investigations."