Arrest Inglewood arson & burglary

Arson Squad detectives have charged two men as a result of their investigation into an incident in Inglewood on New Year’s Eve.

It is alleged the two men forced entry into a home located on Tenth Avenue sometime between 10.00pm on 31 December 2020 and 7.30am on 1 January 2021.

It is further alleged the men set fire to the home. The fire caused approximately $50,000 damage to the home.

Both men have been charged with:-

• Criminal Damage by Fire; and

• Aggravated Home Burglary and Commit.

A 22-year-old man from Morley is next due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on 22 January and a 26-year-old man of no fixed address is next due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on 19 February 2021.

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