Arson charge, Cherbourg

Police have arrested four local youths following a fire at Cherbourg State School yesterday afternoon.

Around 5pm police and emergency services were called to Fisher Street following reports of a fire in one of the school buildings.

The structure sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with arson while three juvenile males aged 6, 7 and 9 will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

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