The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 14-year-old male in relation to recent suspicious structure fires in Galiwinku.
Around 4:50pm on Saturday 9 May, police received reports of smoke coming from a vacant council-owned residence near a recreation facility in Galiwinku.
The building was found fully engulfed in flames upon arrival, with attending police extinguishing the fire. No injuries were reported.
Around 12:30am yesterday morning, police received reports of a structure fire involving a government-owned premises in the community. The building, which was vacant at the time of the fire, was found engulfed in flames upon police arrival.
The fire self-extinguished and no injuries were reported to police.
Yesterday, following investigations, a 14-year-old male was arrested in Galiwinku in relation to the alleged offending of arson. He remains in police custody and is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Galiwinku Police would like to thank the Galiwinku Community for assisting with the investigation and subsequent apprehension of the male youth.
