Cops warn crime targets could see 'ludicrous' decisions to arrest children for throwing cucumbers Home Office responds after reports Home Secretary Priti Patel is drawing up plans Targets were scrapped in 2007 after it led to "ludicrous" decisions such as arresting a child for throwing a cucumber slice." (Image: Michael Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Sign up to our free newsletter for the top North Wales stories sent straight to your e-mail Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.