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Girl, 13, charged after 'deliberate' barn fire in Scotland

Police Scotland said a report has been submitted to the Children's Reporter and Procurator Fiscal

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Officers from the Highland and Islands branch confirmed the teenager was charged following a deliberate incident at a farm in Caplich Quarry on Saturday (August 24).
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Officers from the Highland and Islands branch confirmed the teenager was charged following a deliberate incident at a farm in Caplich Quarry on Saturday (August 24).

Police Scotland have charged a 13-year-old girl in connection with a barn fire in Alness. Officers from the Highland and Islands branch confirmed the teenager was charged following a 'wilful fire' at...

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