Youths accused of starting fire near Knaresborough Castle

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Youths are alleged to have set rubbish alight near the 900-year-old Knaresborough Castle in North Yorkshire.

Youths are alleged to have started a fire near Knaresborough Castle, a 900-year-old structure in North Yorkshire, on Saturday evening. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at 7.37pm on 17 October.

According to the fire service, pieces of rubbish had been set alight after youths were seen 'pulling it out of a bin to ignite' it. A spokesperson said the fire was already out before fire crews arrived. Crews inspected the area for any remaining hotspots.

The incident was handed to police.

How it is being reported

• Youths accused of starting fire near 900-year-old North Yorkshire castleYouths are alleged to have started a fire close to Knaresborough Castle.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 18 Oct, 13:22
• Youths accused of starting fire near 900-year-old North Yorkshire castleYouths are alleged to have started a fire close to Knaresborough Castle.The Press (York) · 18 Oct, 13:22

In this story: Knaresborough Castle · North Yorkshire · North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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