09/09/2013

Three Teenagers Arrested Over Harlow Islamic Centre Fire

Three teenagers, two aged 16 and one aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire at an Islamic centre in Harlow.

The Harlow Islamic Centre, located on Paringdon Road, was damaged by fire on 26 August.

The teenagers, all from Harlow, are now charged in connection with the blaze, alongside a 28-year-old man who was arrested previously over the same incident.

All four have been bailed to appear in court on 30 October.

Essex police have renewed their appeal for information about the fire, asking anyone with any information, or any witnesses, to contact them.

(MH/JP)

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