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Teen charged with arson over $100k bedroom fire

Police allege the 16-year-old deliberately lit the fire in his bedroom at Canning Drive, East Devonport, on Saturday night.

Police allege the teenager deliberately set the fire in his bedroom on Saturday night. Extensive fire damage hit the room, and smoke spread through the house, causing over $100,000 in damage.

He was arrested hours after and charged with arson. He was also charged with two counts of common assault from separate incidents in August.

He will face Youth Justice Court.

Why it mattersSerious criminal charges against a young person can affect their future job prospects, education and opportunities for years to come.

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