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Man charged in connection with reported arson in Sherborne

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a reported arson at Sherborne Police Station.

It was reported that at around 3.30am on Sunday 26 April 2026 a small fire ignited outside the boiler room at the police station.

The fire did not spread to the station building and no injuries were sustained.

Following enquiries, a 36-year-old man was arrested and he has now been charged with arson. He is due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday 30 October 2026.


 


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