A YOUTH was held in custody after being arrested following an incident in New Street, Honiton.

A YOUTH was held in custody after being arrested following an incident in New Street, Honiton. The 16-year-old has been charged with theft, common assault and obstructing a constable in the execution of of his duty.

A 17-year-old female from Honiton was arrested at the same time.

The arrests followed a report of a problem at business premises in the street, which spilled outside, at around 10pm on Saturday, May 15.