TWO more teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a disused school in Scarborough.

The police were hunting three teenage suspects following the fire at around 8.30pm on Friday February 25.

Two boys, 16 and 11-years-old have been arrested and were brought into custody for questioning on Monday, February 28, they have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

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A 14-year-old boy was also arrested on Saturday afternoon and has also since been released under investigation.

Detective Constable Amy McDougall, of Scarborough and Ryedale CID, said that progress was made “thanks to the excellent public response” of appeals made by the force yesterday.

She added: “Thanks to the excellent public response to our appeal, we’ve been able to obtain and review hours of footage and images which led to the two arrests on Monday.

“At this time, we’re still considering the possibility that there could be more suspects involved in this terrible incident which has deeply affected residents and past pupils of Overdale School.

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“All I can ask is that those who have yet to contact us with any images, videos or information, to please do so without delay so that all those responsible can be brought to justice.”

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