Scots teens charged after thousands of bees killed in strawberry farm rampage

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Four youths have been charged with vandalism following incidents at a Scots strawberry farm. Police Scotland took action against the youngsters after the drama in May.The development comes after a witness appeal from Police Scotland for people to come forward if they had information over the incidents at the farm, near Perth.In a post on Facebook, the force said: "Following a previous witness appeal, Police Scotland can report: Four boys, three aged 15 and one aged 13 have been cautioned and charged with two separate vandalisms at Tofthill Farm, Inchyra."The first incident which took place between Friday 24th May and Saturday 25th May, saw a number of plants and farming equipment as well as two bee boxes containing approximately 2,000 bees vandalised and killed as a result."Whilst enquiries were on-going, a second vandalism was committed on Wednesday 12th June whereby a further two boxes were damaged and a further 2,000 bees were killed."The update about the teenagers, posted on the Police Scotland Tayside page on the social media site, added: "A report will be submitted to the Youth Justice Assessor."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.