Teens Charged in St Leonards Church Arson

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three teenage boys and a girl following a church fire in St Leonards on 28 November.

Emergency services were called to reports of a blaze at a Dudley Parade church about 2.15am.

The fire caused significant damage to the building which is believed to be the oldest building in St Leonards, and it is alleged the damage is estimated to be worth $1 million dollars.

A 14-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy have since been interviewed by investigators.

They have all been charged with arson and burglary and will appear at a children's court at a later date.

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