Teenagers due in court in connection with £200k damage caused to Grade II listed building

Seven teenagers are due in court to face charges of high value criminal damage in Shanklin.

Between 5 May and 5 June 2022, it’s alleged that significant damage – estimated to be in excess of £200,000 worth – was caused to the interior of a Grade II listed house in Rectory Road.

Following an investigation by the South Wight Neighbourhoods Policing Team, the following individuals, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been issued a summons to appear at Isle of Wight Youth Court tomorrow (Wednesday 25 October) to face one count each of criminal damage:

• A 14-year-old girl from Shanklin
• Two 13-year-old boys from Shanklin
• A 15-year-old boy from Newport
• A 14-year-old girl from Godshill
• A 16-year-old boy from Hythe, New Forest
• A 14-year-old boy from Shanklin