Crimes under the age of 10
Dear Police Service of Northern Ireland,
Please can you tell me how many children at the age of 10 or below the age of criminal responsibility have been found responsible for crimes in the police area and which towns they were in for the past five years (2012-2017).
Yours faithfully,
Michael Hellyer
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9th November 2017
Dear Mr. Hellyer,
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2017 which was received by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
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Children Under Age 10 2012 -2017
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This e-mail has been marked OFFICIAL [PUBLIC];
Subject: FOI-2017-03115
22nd January 2018
Dear Mr. Hellyer,
FREEDOM of INFORMATION ACT 2000
I write in connection with your request for information dated 9th November
2017 which was received by the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 9th
November 2017 concerning:
Children Under Age 10 2012 -2017
Please find attached response to your request and accept my apologises for
the delay .
Yours sincerely,
Jane
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Unit
PSNI HQ Brooklyn
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