Teenager arrested following suspected arson at Malmesbury Abbey
Date of alert:
Sunday, 12 June 2022
Crime Ref:
Force:
54220057246
Wiltshire Police
16 year old boy arrested as investigation continues
Further lines of enquiry are being pursued
Public asked to share any information relating to this incident
Following the suspected arson at Malmesbury Abbey on Friday (03/06), we have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of arson. He has been interviewed under caution and released on bail.
Enquiries are ongoing and Wiltshire police are actively progressing several further lines of enquiry.
Inspector James Brain said: “I would like to thank members of the public for their support and response to our ongoing appeal for information.
“Understandably this incident has caused a great deal of concern in the local community and I would like to assure members of the public that we are actively pursuing this investigation with all of the resources at our disposal and are determined to identify all of those who are responsible.”
