Man charged over Claremont fire in 2004
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:58 am
The Arson Squad has charged a 21-year-old man over a fire which destroyed BC the Body Club in Claremont in 2004.
It is alleged the man, who was a juvenile at the time, entered the building on Stirling Highway through a wire fence while the building was being renovated.
Police say he set fire to a pile of material on the first floor which spread into the ceiling insulation.
The building was later demolished, and the site is being developed into offices and residential apartments.
The man was arrested after information was given to Crimestoppers.
He has been charged with criminal damage by fire, and burglary.
He is due to appear in the Perth Children's Court next week.
Source = http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007 ... 975641.htm
It is alleged the man, who was a juvenile at the time, entered the building on Stirling Highway through a wire fence while the building was being renovated.
Police say he set fire to a pile of material on the first floor which spread into the ceiling insulation.
The building was later demolished, and the site is being developed into offices and residential apartments.
The man was arrested after information was given to Crimestoppers.
He has been charged with criminal damage by fire, and burglary.
He is due to appear in the Perth Children's Court next week.
Source = http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007 ... 975641.htm