Teenager charged with arson after Peterborough blaze

A teenager has been charged with arson following a blaze in Peterborough.

The 17-year-old boy is due in court in connection with the fire in Buckle Street, Eastgate, on Tuesday night (12 May).

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The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life and threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court today (14 May).

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