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- A 12-year-old boy was arrested for vandalism at Swale Borough Council's offices in Sittingbourne, England, after a council meeting on December 10 was disrupted by over 50 protesters.
- The protest was related to a debate about designating the area as a "district of sanctuary" for refugees, resulting in significant damage, including flooding from running taps and smashed toilets.
- The council closed the office the following day for repairs, which are estimated to cost thousands.
- The boy was released on conditional bail as police continue their investigation, which has drawn condemnation from local officials and Parliament.
