A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with two fires at the Kincorth Gramps in Aberdeen.
Police said a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
The teenager was charged with two fires, one reported at 9.20am on February 12 and the second reported at 5pm on February 21.
Sergeant Kevin Souter, of the Nigg Community Police Team, said: “I would like to thank members of the local community who assisted with our enquiries.
“I would continue to urge anybody who notices any suspicious activity within the Gramps, or who has information regarding the recent fires, to contact us.
“Fires are dangerous and destructive and we will continue to make thorough enquiries into any reports of suspicious fires.
“Patrols by local officers, supported by colleagues from specialist units, will continue to take place in the Gramps and we are working closely with our colleagues in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to prevent further incidents occurring in this well used local amenity.”
Police are encouraging anyone to report any suspicious activity by calling 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A 16 y/o boy has been arrested, charged re 2 fires at the Gramps, Kincorth, Aberdeen. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. Sgt Kevin Souter “I thank the members of the local community, for their assistance and urge anyone who notices suspicious activity to contact us.” pic.twitter.com/oD90qKo8Ta
— North East Police (@NorthEPolice) February 24, 2020
