Tag: arson
South Brighton arson charge denied
A 17-year-old denies an arson charge relating to a fire in the dunes at South Brighton that threatened several houses.
Bail granted after arrest for Worcester St arson
Police did not oppose bail for a 39-year-old man charged with the arson of an abandoned Worcester Street property used by squatters, when he made a brief appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
South Brighton arson accused remanded
A 17-year-old charged with recklessly setting fire to vegetation in the dunes at South Brighton has been granted a further remand without plea to get the police details of the case against him and to continue consulting a lawyer.
Pyromania issue raised as man admits Ferry Rd arson
The issue of pyromania – compulsive fire lighting – was raised when a 31-year-old admitted setting the fire that destroyed the Image Vault business premises in Ferry Road two weeks ago.
Revenge attack leads to jail term
A man who says he set out to teach another man a lesson by setting fire to his Woodend home and bashing him with an iron bar outside his workplace has been jailed for three years nine months.
Arson accused faces ammunition charge
A teenager charged with lighting a fire in the dunes at South Brighton last week has told the Christchurch District Court that he has had to go to hospital for a burn to his wrist.
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