Queensland Police charge teens with alleged arson of Mount Isa, Miles End business

A group of children have been arrested and charged after allegedly setting a business on fire in Mount Isa overnight.

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A group of teens were arrested and charged after allegedly setting fire to a Mount Isa business overnight.

Police report they were called to the Wellington Road, Miles End business at 10:30pm on January 31 after they received reports of a structure fire before Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch found a group of five children nearby.

A 14-year-old girl from Happy Valley was charged with one count each of arson and enter premises with intent to commit an indictable offence; she was refused bail and is expected to appear in Mount Isa Children’s Court today.

Additionally a 14-year-old Pioneer boy was charged with two counts of stealing and one count each of arson and enter premises with intent to commit an indictable offence; he was also refused bail and is due to appear in Mount Isa Children’s Court today.

A further 15-year-old Townview boy was charged with one count each of arson, enter premise with intent to commit an indictable offence and endangering property by fire; he was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

Two more young people are currently assisting police with enquiries.

Investigations will continue.

If you have any information for police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Queensland Police charge teens with alleged arson of Mount Isa, Miles End business