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Three boys arrested after major fire at Tesco Express, Watercolour
Surrey Police have confirmed that three boys, aged 11, 13 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following last week’s fire behind Tesco Express at Watercolour — all three have been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.
Surrey Police have confirmed that three boys, aged 11, 13 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with the fire that tore through the communal bin store beside Tesco Express at Watercolour, Redhill (RH1).
The blaze, on the evening of Friday 26 June, caused extensive damage to the bin store, several vehicles and parts of the Tesco Express building, and also affected nearby flats. Surrey Extra’s full report and photographs from the night of the fire documented the incident as it unfolded.
According to Surrey Police, all three boys have been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.
Three boys, aged 11, 13 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Surrey Extra returned to the scene this week. The site remains fenced off behind security fencing and safety barriers, with significant fire damage still clearly visible — the blackened skeleton of the bin store, a boarded-up window and smoke-stained brickwork on the flats directly above, and scorch marks reaching along the wall towards the store.
Because of their ages, the three boys cannot be identified. As criminal proceedings are active, Surrey Extra will report only information that has been confirmed by Surrey Police.
Police are continuing to appeal for information. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has photographs or footage from the evening, is urged to contact Surrey Police.
The scene one week on
One week after the fire, the aftermath is still plainly visible from the Tesco Express car park. These photographs were taken by Surrey Extra at the scene this week.
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This report is based on information confirmed by Surrey Police and on Surrey Extra’s own visits to the scene. We will update this story as the investigation continues.
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