Arson charges, Nambour

Police have charged two girls following investigations into a suspicious fire, reported this morning in Nambour.

Police will allege the fire was lit in a downstairs bedroom and spread through the house causing significant damage.

Two girls aged 13 and 12 years old were each charged with one count of arson, two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, two counts of serious animal cruelty and are due to appear at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP1900694416.