Two teenagers found guilty of Warminster arson
The 16 year olds set fire to a cage behind the town's Iceland store
A pair of 16 year old boys have found guilty of arson, behind a Warminster supermarket.
The blaze was started in a cage at the back of Iceland in the town on June last year.
One of the boys, from Warminster, has been sentenced at Salisbury Youth Court to a ten month referral order.
The other, from Westbury, has been given a nine month referral order.
PC Lauren Fairley of Wiltshire Police said: "This was a serious offence that could have easily gone out of control. The fire reached immense heights and was left to completely engulf a six foot cage.
"It is a miracle that the fire didn’t spread further into the building. If someone had not spotted the fire and called the fire service I believe this could have had a different ending.
"The two teenagers have been given referral orders that require that offender to agree a contract of rehabilitative and restorative elements which are to be completed within the sentence.
"Wiltshire Police are dedicated to working for the community and punishing those that believe they can get away with committing offences. This prosecution was supported by Warminster Town Council whose CCTV footage was crucial at court.
"If you see anything suspicious I would urge you to get in touch. You can do this through our website or by calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency."