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Keg Attack Shuts Daventry Police Station Entrance
23 Sep
Summary
- A beer keg was used to damage the police station's front entrance.
- The attack resulted in the closure of the station's main public entrance.
- The offender received a suspended jail sentence and a significant fine.
Daventry Police Station's front entrance has been temporarily closed to the public following a damaging attack that occurred on Saturday. A beer keg was used to inflict damage, resulting in the station's main entrance being boarded up. Additionally, a defibrillator mounted on the building sustained damage during the incident.
A 34-year-old man has since pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal damage and two counts of attempted criminal damage. Appearing at Northampton Magistrates' Court on Monday, he received a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for one year. He was also given a rehabilitation order and ordered to pay a fine of £2,772.
While repairs are underway, the front counter at Daventry remains closed. The public is advised to visit counters at Campbell Square in Northampton, Weston Favell, or Wellingborough for in-person assistance. Non-emergency incidents can be reported online via the Northamptonshire Police website or by calling 101.
