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Teenagers arrested over arson blaze

By Bristol24/7  Tuesday Nov 29, 2016

Police officers investigating a fire at Emersons Green Village Hall have arrested two teenage boys in connection with the incident.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service said the fire was deliberately started in the toilets while the hall was in use, just before 6.30pm on Thursday, November 24.

The hall was evacuated safely and no one was hurt in the incident.

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Two boys aged 14 and 15 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life.

Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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