Teenage girl arrested after house fire in Weymouth

The fire broke out in a bungalow yesterday morning

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 25th Jun 2024

A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a house fire in Weymouth.

Crews were called to Sunnyside Road just after 10.30 yesterday (24 June) morning.

Police say the cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate.

A 17-year-old girl was detained and has been released on bail.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:

"Officers attended the scene and liaised with the fire service.

"It is reported that the cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate and a 17-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of arson.

"She has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

"Officers left the scene at around 11.50am."

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