A teenage boy has been the second person arrested as Hampshire police investigate reports of criminal damage in Botley and Hedge End.

The arrests have been made following a flurry of incidents over the last two weeks, including when entry was forced at Boorley Green Community Centre on Wallace Avenue on Friday.

A 15-year-old was arrested yesterday afternoon on suspicion of three counts of criminal damage and one of attempt burglary with intent to steal.

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Other incidents were reported in the early hours of the morning on May 6, where windows were damaged on houses on Armfield Way and Merion Road in Botley.

A vehicle was also damaged on Malvern Gardens.

Hampshire police said: "Officers are continuing to investigate the reports and proactive patrols remain ongoing in the areas concerned.

"The boy has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries."

The 15-year-old cannot be named for legal reasons.

A 14-year-old from Southampton was arrested on Saturday morning on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage and one of burglary with intent to commit damage.