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Friday, 30 November 2018 - 3:02pm |
Bay of Plenty

Two arrests in relation to Taupo fire

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Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson:?
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Police have this afternoon arrested two people in relation to a fire at a commercial building in Taupo early today.
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A 24-year-old man was arrested in Auckland and is expected to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.
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A 43-year-old woman was arrested in Taupo and is expected to appear in Rotorua District Court tomorrow.
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Both are charged with arson.
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Police are aware of speculation in the community about who was responsible for the fire.?
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We can confirm that the two people arrested in relation to the fire are not the owners of the business.
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A scene examination is ongoing and is expected to continue into tomorrow.
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A scene guard will be in place overnight.
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There are safety concerns regarding the structural safety of the building and Police request that people stay well away.
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ENDS
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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