Police issue update after Leeds 13-year-old boy arrested for breaking coronavirus laws

The Yorkshire Evening Post reported on Saturday that the boy had been arrested for failing to give his details to police.

New powers given to police in England mean no-one will be allowed to leave their home "without reasonable excuse".

Under the regulations, police have the powers to arrest anyone failing to disclose their details.

Leeds police officer Ste Richardson said on social media that he arrested a 13-year-old boy on Saturday morning for refusing to give him details.

A statement issued by West Yorkshire Police on Monday clarified that the boy did give his details once he reached custody, and was found to be wanted for robbery offences - but no further action was taken after an interview.

The statement said: "Police were called to Middleton Park in the early hours of Saturday morning to reports of anti-social behaviour.

"A 13 year old boy refused to provide his name or address and despite being asked several times he was arrested under the new legislation.

"On arrival at custody he provided his correct details and it was established that he was wanted for a robbery offence, he was therefore arrested on suspicion of Robbery and de-arrested for offences under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020.

"The 13 year old was interviewed in relation to the robbery offence and no further action was taken. "