Readers will remember the fire at unoccupied houses in Wast Cowes last month. This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Two boys were charged by police on Thursday, July 12, 2012 with arson at three unoccupied new houses in East Cowes.
A fire was reported to police on the evening of Saturday, June 23, 2012 in the Old Road area of the town.
Three counts of arson
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are now each charged with three counts of arson, and one count of criminal damage to a motor vehicle in East Cowes on the same day (June 23, 2012).
Both boys were released on police bail until August 1, 2012 when they are due to appear at the Isle of Wight Youth Court.
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight CID and East Cowes Safer Neighbourhoods team would like to thank the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and David Wilson Homes for their assistance with the investigation.
Image: Jason Grant
