Boy, 14, found behind wheel of Land Rover with 'drunk parents in the backseat'

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Police say they found the 14-year-old boy behind the wheel when they attempted to pull the car over after
Police say they found the 14-year-old boy behind the wheel when they attempted to pull the car over after 'questioning the manner of driving' (Image: Police Mid Ulster)

A couple has been charged with child cruelty offences after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly found behind the wheel of a Land Rover that had failed to stop for officers.

The teenager was arrested alongside his parents in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland last weekend.

Police claimed that the parents had also been in the vehicle at the time and that they were "drunk".

A 59-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were charged with a number of offences and appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday in relation to the incident on Sunday, January 29, BelfastLive reports.

The 14-year-old was arrested but later released on police bail.

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Officer attempted to pull over the Land Rover Discovery, which then tried to make off before mounting a curb and stopping, Mid Ulster police said in a post on their Facebook page today (February 2).

"Last weekend was a busy one for officers across Mid Ulster. Whilst travelling to another incident a Dungannon crew has come across this Land Rover Discovery," the post said.

"After questioning the manner of driving they have tried to pull it over. On activating the blue lights the driver has failed to stop and tried to make off.

"The vehicle has entered the Newell Road before mounting a kerb and stopping. On speaking with the driver, officers have discovered a 14 year old behind the wheel.

"To make matters worse, the child was accompanied by two passengers - his drunk parents.

"The potential consequences of this go without thinking about. A difficult day ahead in court awaits."

The pair's case has been adjourned to a sitting at Dungannon Magistrates Court later this month.

They have been remanded in custody following this week's court appearance.

Conor Coyle

Teenagers, Court case, Land Rover

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