Car fires in Newcastle
Northumbria Police are investigating a number of cars fires in Newcastle.
Northumbria Police are investigating a number of cars fires in Newcastle.
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a spate of car fires in Newcastle.
Five cars were set alight in the Walker area at around 2:30am on Sunday 2nd June. Two youths - aged 13 and 17 - have been arrested on suspicion of arson and a separate burglary at the home of a pensioner.
Both teenagers have been released on police bail.
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