Boys arrested in connection with Slough school arson
Two Slough boys aged 11 and 12 have been arrested by police within days of a fire at a primary school in Slough which destroyed a special needs classroom.
The pair from Slough were arrested by officers on Thursday 18 May and taken to Maidenhead custody where they were interviewed.
The boys, arrested on suspicion of arson, have been released on police bail until 14 June.
The fire happened at Priory School in Orchard Avenue, Slough on the afternoon of Sunday 13 May. It occurred at the back of the school destroying a special needs classroom which contained specialised equipment such as computers for special needs pupils.
Most of the school was affected by the smell of smoke and it was closed the following day (14/05) except for Year 6 children sitting SATS exams.
No one was injured in the fire.
Thames Valley Police ~ Slough