Youth arson charge over yesterday’s Newport fire

Driving past this property last night after yesterday’s fire, saw there was a female Police officer standing outside, which seemed strange at the time. This would explain it. This from the Police, in their words – Ed.


Police have charged a youth after a fire at a property in St Johns Place, Newport, Isle of Wight on Tuesday, 4th December.

A youth has been charged with arson and remanded to appear before the Isle of Wight Youth Court today, Wednesday, 5th December, 2012.

The police would like to thank the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service for their assistance with the investigation.