Mexborough & Swinton Times — February 10, 1882
Denaby Youths Damaging Fences
George Brown, John Batty, and John Cooper, boys, of Denaby, were charged with doing damage to a fence to the extent of 5s.
Mr. Rhodes, who appeared on behalf of the prosecution, stated that the youths deliberately smashed the fence. They appeared to have done it from a motive of simple mischief.
Police-constable Kendall proved the case, stating that the offence was committed at noon on the 2nd inst.
A young man, named Slater, gave corroborative evidence.—The lads were ordered to pay for the damage done, and also the costs, which amounted to 8s. 6d.