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BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson over Rainhill derelict gym fire
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson and intent to endanger life after a fire at a derelict gym on blaze broke out shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday on the Scott Clinic site on Rainhill Road in children, between the ages of 12 and 13, were inside the building when the fire started but managed to get out safely and did not need medical attention., Merseyside Police boy has been bailed and the investigation was ongoing, the force said. Firefighters spent 12 hours dealing with the blaze which caused "significant damage"."Thankfully nobody was injured during this incident but we know this could have had a very different outcome," Merseyside Police Det Insp Richie Shillito said."I would urge parents and guardians to please speak to their children and warn them of the dangers of playing inside derelict buildings."He said the fire was being treated as arson and inquiries were ongoing. Anyone with information about the blaze is urged to contact police "as a matter of urgency". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ten children escape arson attack on derelict gym
Ten children escaped from an arson attack at a derelict gym building on Merseyside. The fire broke out shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday on the Scott Clinic site on Rainhill Road in Rainhill. Police found the children, aged 12-13, had managed to get out safely and did not need medical attention. Firefighters spent 12 hours dealing with the blaze, which they found to have been deliberate and caused "significant damage". Det Insp, Tony Meakins, said: "The investigation is still in its early stages and it is fortunate that the children, who were inside the building when the fire took hold, managed to escape with no injuries. "The incident is being treated as arson and enquiries are underway to establish how the fire was started and who was responsible. "We are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to the incident to contact us." Rainhill Road at the junction with Nutgrove Road has been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area, with the closure likely to be in place for several hours. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Merseyside Police
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police issue update after children seen escaping blazing building
Police remain on the scene of a massive blaze which broke out at an abandoned gym. Children were seen fleeing at 8.05pm yesterday evening (May 17) after emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the derelict gym on the Scott Clinic site on Rainhill Road, Rainhill. Officers from Merseyside Police, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service attended and discovered the 10 children, between the ages of 12 and 13, who had been inside the building when the fire had started, had managed to get out safely. No-one needed medical attention at the scene and police have since confirmed all children were taken home to their parents. In an update to the ECHO, Merseyside Police confirmed officers remain at the scene and a number of enquiries are ongoing. READ MORE: Children escape building fire as emergency services rush to scene READ MORE: Everton supporters mark emotional end of an era at Goodison Park - updates The force also confirmed no arrests had been made, with a joint investigation underway with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service after the blaze was deemed to be deliberate. Significant damage has been caused to the building. Detective Inspector Tony Meakins said in an appeal last night: 'The investigation is still in its early stages and it is fortunate that the children, who were inside the building when the fire took hold, managed to escape with no injuries. "The incident is being treated as arson and enquiries are underway to establish how the fire was started and who was responsible. "We are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to the incident to contact us." For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO. Sign up to one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on news, Liverpool FC, Everton FC, what's on and more by clicking here.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Ten children escape arson attack on derelict Rainhill gym
Ten children escaped from an arson attack at a derelict gym building on fire broke out shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday on the Scott Clinic site on Rainhill Road in found the children, aged 12-13, had managed to get out safely and did not need medical spent 12 hours dealing with the blaze, which they found to have been deliberate and caused "significant damage". 'Fortunate they escaped' Det Insp, Tony Meakins, said: "The investigation is still in its early stages and it is fortunate that the children, who were inside the building when the fire took hold, managed to escape with no injuries."The incident is being treated as arson and enquiries are underway to establish how the fire was started and who was responsible."We are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to the incident to contact us."Rainhill Road at the junction with Nutgrove Road has been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area, with the closure likely to be in place for several hours. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Children escape building fire as emergency services rush to scene
Detectives are appealing for information after 10 children escaped from a fire at a former secure psychiatric unit. At 8.05pm this evening (May 17), emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the derelict gym on the Scott Clinic site on Rainhill Road, Rainhill. Officers from Merseyside Police, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service attended the fire and on arrival discovered that the 10 children, between the ages of 12 and 13, who had been inside the building when the fire had started, had managed to get out safely. Fortunately no-one needed medical attention. READ MORE: Rainhill fire live updates as huge cloud of smoke fills sky READ MORE: Baby given weeks to live after what nursery worker spotted Firefighters are still at the scene dealing with the blaze, which has been assessed as deliberate. Significant damage has been caused to the building. Police say that CCTV and other enquiries have been ongoing and detectives are now further appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Tony Meakins said: 'The investigation is still in its early stages and it is fortunate that the children, who were inside the building when the fire took hold, managed to escape with no injuries. "The incident is being treated as arson and enquiries are underway to establish how the fire was started and who was responsible. "We are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to the incident to contact us." Rainhill Road at the junction with Nutgrove Road has been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area, the closure is likely to be in place for a number of hours. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO. Sign up to one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on news, Liverpool FC, Everton FC, what's on and more by clicking here.
