Police lay charges – Secret Harbour school fire

Arson Squad Detectives have charged a teen in relation to a fire that occurred at a school in Secret Harbour on Thursday 8 June 2023.

About 7.30pm, police and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services attended the school on Allatoona Avenue, and found two buildings alight.

The fire was extinguished; however, the school suffered significant damage.

A 15-year-old Secret Harbour male was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with Criminal Damage By Fire and Burglary And Commit On A Place. He is due to appear in Perth Children’s Court today, Wednesday 14 June 2023.

Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident remain ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.

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