Arrest following fire at Camelon Juniors ground

Two weeks after a fire at a junior football ground police have made an arrest.
By Jill Buchanan
Published 7th Sep 2020, 15:42 BST
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Police were investigating the incident at Carmuirs Park, home of Camelon Juniors, following an early morning fire on Sunday, August 23.

A large container which was being used by a local foodbank as part of the club’s community support during the coronavirus pandemic was totally destroyed.

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The club had also hoped to use it for additional changing facilities when football resumes.

A fire destroyed the container at Camelon Juniors groundA fire destroyed the container at Camelon Juniors ground
A fire destroyed the container at Camelon Juniors ground

PC Bryan Little, Camelon Community Policing Team, said: “Following our previous appeal regarding a fire at Camelon Juniors Football Club on Sunday, August 23, I can now report that a 16 year old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. I would like to thank the local community for their support and engagement during this investigation".

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