by Two people have been charged with child cruelty offences following an incident in which a 14-year-old boy was allegedly found behind the wheel of a Land Rover which failed to stop for officers.
The 14-year-old was arrested along with his parents in Co Tyrone last weekend after it is alleged the teen’s parents were also in the vehicle at the time, and were drunk.
A 59-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were charged with a number of offences and appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday in relation to the incident on Sunday 29 January. The 14-year-old was arrested but later released on police bail.
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In a post on the Police Mid Ulster Facebook page, the PSNI said the driver of the Land Rover Discovery failed to stop and tried to make off, before later mounting a kerb .
“Last weekend was a busy one for officers across Mid Ulster. Whilst travelling to another incident a Dungannon crew has come across this Land Rover Discovery,” a post on the Police Mid Ulster Facebook page said on Thursday.
“After questioning the manner of driving they have tried to pull it over. On activating the blue lights the driver has failed to stop and tried to make off. The vehicle has entered the Newell Road before mounting a kerb and stopping.
“On speaking with the driver, officers have discovered a 14 year old behind the wheel. To make matters worse, the child was accompanied by two passengers – his drunk parents.”
The pair were remanded into custody following their appearance in court on Monday as the case was adjourned to a sitting of Dungannon Magistrates Court later this month.
