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Two teenagers reported over Broadford Works fire

Broadford Works has been hit by a number of fireraisers in recent months. Picture by Karen Burgoyne
Broadford Works has been hit by a number of fireraisers in recent months. Picture by Karen Burgoyne

Two teenagers have been reported to the authorities following a blaze at a disused Aberdeen factory.

Police confirmed today that two boys, aged 12 and 16, had been traced in connection with a minor fire at the Broadford Works site on Monday, May 18.

The derelict mill has been the scene of three incidents in just eight days – with 40 firefighters needed to battle a huge blaze on Saturday.

A separate investigation into the larger fire is underway.

The police statement comes just a day after Aberdeen City Council chiefs announced they would use “all necessary powers” to tackle safety concerns at the blaze-hit Broadford Works.

The planning development management committee also agreed to delegate authority to the council’s head of planning and sustainable development, as well its convener Ramsay Milne and finance convener Willie Young, allowing them to serve notices under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997.

Broadford Works blaze in Aberdeen
Broadford Works blaze in Aberdeen

The site’s owner, businessman Ian Suttie, has come came under mounting pressure over the future of the Grade A-listed site, which has been targeted repeatedly by vandals in recent years.

Mr Suttie, owner of First Construction, was given permission by the Scottish Government in 2013 to create a £50million “urban village” at Broadford Works with final agreement in place in September 2014.

However, no progress has been made on the development and now calls are being made for him to start work – or sell the land on.

Meanwhile, officers investigating the fires are urging the community to help them with their inquiries.

Kittybrewster community policing team inspector Jason Carrigan said: “We have spoken to a number of people in the community and I would like to thank them for their help with our inquiries. I would also urge anyone who we have not already spoken to and may have information to contact us.

“I’d also like to remind the public of the dangers that exist in and around derelict buildings. They should not be entered under any circumstances. Fire creates a very real danger for people in the area as well as the emergency services who have to respond to such incidents.

“As part of our work in the community we have been liaising with local schools to make children aware of these dangers.”

Anyone with information which could help police is asked to contact 101.