Youth custody level drops below 900

Neil Puffett
Friday, April 8, 2016

The number of under-18s in custody has fallen to a record low, dropping below the 900 mark for the first time.

There were 44 fewer under-18s in custody in February than the previous month. Picture: Becky Nixon
There were 44 fewer under-18s in custody in February than the previous month. Picture: Becky Nixon

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