Update: Suspicious fire, Ashmore
Police have arrested a boy over the alleged arson at an educational facility at Ashmore on Sunday afternoon, August 28.
It is alleged around 1.30pm, a fire was deliberately lit at the school situated at the intersection of Edmund Rice Drive and Southport Nerang Road.
The fire caused extensive damage to a number of lockers, port racks and ceiling however there was no structural damage to the building.
A 16-year-old Carrara boy will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
