North West News

FORMER OXLEY HIGH STUDENT ARRESTED IN RELATION TO 2012 FIRE

A 20-year-old man is behind bars after being charged over a fire which caused $12 million in damage to a Tamworth high school three years ago.

It’s alleged the former Oxley High School student broke in on March 18, 2012 before setting fire to the Castlereagh block.

He was arrested on Tuesday in Victoria, before being extradited to Sydney, where he was charged with a string of offences including arson, affray and larceny.

He’ll appear in Tamworth Local Court on June 29.

text will be replaced

NBN NEWS

Delivering the highest quality local news, sport and weather, NBN News has played an important role in the lives of people across northern New South Wales for decades. Our talented team of journalists, producers and camera operators bringing you the stories that matter, seven days a week, 365 days a year, across both television and digital.

Related Articles

Back to top button