Scots teens charged over retail park fire which caused chaos to businesses
dailyrecord.co.ukTwo teenagers have been charged over a blaze which ripped through a Scots retail park - causing "significant damage" to stores at the shopping centre.
The fire ravaged part of Straiton Retail Park, in Loanhead, Midlothian, on Monday. Nobody was injured as a result of the fire, which was extinguished by firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.But it caused chaos for the businesses affected by the blaze, and a police probe into the circumstances has now resulted in two boys being charged.Posting about the incident on Facebook, Police Scotland said: "Two teenage boys, aged 13 and 14-years-old have been charged in connection with a fire at Straiton Retail Park in Loanhead, Midlothian."The incident happened around 9pm on Monday, 5 August.
No one was injured and the fire was put out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. "A report will be sent to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration." Edinburgh Live reported this morning that fire crews raced to the retail park last night.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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