13 year old arrested after Hartlepool school fire

It comes after a fire at Rift House Primary School on Sunday

Cleveland Police say a 13 year old boy has been arrested in connection with a fire at Rift House Primary School in Hartlepool

A 13 year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson this morning (Tuesday 9th May) following a fire at Rift House Primary School on Sunday (7th May).

He is currently being questioned by detectives from Hartlepool Volume Crime Team and inquiries into the incident are on-going.

Police would still appeal for anyone with information to phone 101 or pass information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.