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Boy Charged After Shoving a Methuen Police Officer

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with shoving a Methuen police officer, breaking his shoulder and cutting his head.

Police say the officer was responding to a center for troubled youth on Tuesday when the incident happened.

They say three teens were trying to leave without permission when one of them shoved the officer into a fence.

All three boys were taken into custody.

One of them was charged with assault and resisting arrest.

It is unclear if the suspect has an attorney.

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