Teenage Brothers To Appear In Court Charged With A Number Of Arson Offences

In The North Of The Island.

Two teenage brothers have been charged with arson after a number of incidents in the North of the Island.

Police launched an investigation after a number of fires in the North which officers believed were started on purpose.

A 16 and 18 year old were questioned yesterday and a result were charged with two offences of arson in Jurby and a separate offence of arson at an agricultural barn in Andreas.

The brothers are from the north of the Island.

Police say it's a great result in terms of the investigation and their court appearance will be eagerly awaited.

They'll appear in Douglas courthouse today.