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West Shore RCMP arrests two suspects in connection to View Royal arson

Investigators determined the fire was deliberately set, targeted
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West Shore RCMP headquarters in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP officers have arrested two suspects in connection with a Feb. 20 arson in View Royal.

Officers were called to a residential fire around 5:20 a.m. and investigators determined the fire was deliberately set. View Royal Fire Rescue said the blaze caused significant damage to the front porch of a residence located on Newstead Crescent.

The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects aged 18 and 19.

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Both suspects were charged with arson, with the older suspect facing an additional charge of uttering threats.

“Police have determined that this was a targeted incident and do not believe the public is at risk,” West Shore RCMP said in a news release.

Both suspects were held by police and later released via court order. They’re set to appear in court in March.


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