12 Jan 2018

Teen charged with arson in Invercargill

5:26 pm on 12 January 2018

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with arson in relation to a fire in Invercargill this week.

Police were called to the blaze on a church property about 1am on Tuesday.

They said the teenager was also charged with burglary, and is to appear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow.

A 16-year-old was also helping police with their inquiries.