Teenage boy and young woman who destroyed people’s Christmas lights in Harborough have apologised and paid for the damage

A teenage boy and a young woman who destroyed people’s Christmas lights in a late-night mini-crimewave in Market Harborough have apologised to their victims and paid for the damage.

The 16-year-old youth and woman aged 20 admitted wreaking the trail of destruction in at least eight streets off Coventry Road over the weekend of December 5 and 6 after they were quizzed by police.

As well as wrecking outside Christmas lights, they also damaged festive decorations, pots and plants and cars in a concerted attack which shocked the local community.

“Thanks to information provided by the local community, a 20-year-old woman and 16-year-old boy were identified and visited by officers from the Harborough and Wigston Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA).

“Both admitted their actions and apologised for the damage caused,” said Leicestershire Police.

“They have been dealt with by way of community resolution and a letter of apology has been sent to all victims concerned and costs have been paid accordingly.”

Sgt Darren Richardson, the deputy commander of Harborough police, said: “I would like to thank everyone who came forward and provided us with information that has allowed the issue to be resolved.

“Both people we spoke to showed remorse for their actions and a decision was made to offer a community resolution.”

He added: “We have spoken to those whose possessions were damaged and they are satisfied with this outcome.”

People’s homes in Gardiner Street, Morley Street, Highfield Street, Wartnaby Street, Logan Street, Clarke Street, Highcross Street and East Street were among those targeted in the couple’s catalogue of attacks and criminal incidents.