THREE teenagers have been charged with assault following multiple incidents at supermarkets in Whitchurch earlier this year.

West Mercia Police have confirmed that three youngster, aged 18, 17 and 16, have been charged with assault, after a series of incidents at supermarkets in Whitchurch, on February 28.

A spokesperson from the police said: “Archie Kettle, 18, of Tilstock Lane in Whitchurch has been charged with nine offences including actual bodily harm (ABH), common assault and theft.

“The other teenagers, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with common assault and theft.”

All three are due to appear at Telford Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 19.