Man to appear in court on charges relating to arson at Larne Leisure Centre

A 25-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences in relation to arson at Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

The man is charged with arson, riotous behaviour and criminal damage. He was further reported to the Public Prosecution Service for conspiracy to commit arson being reckless as to endanger life.

He is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday, December 18.

Firefighters at Larne Leisure Centre after an arson attack on June 11. Photo: Presseyeplaceholder image
Firefighters at Larne Leisure Centre after an arson attack on June 11. Photo: Presseye

Police say, as is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

A 32-year-old man, who was also arrested and released on bail in June of this year, has been reported to the Public Prosecution Service for the following offences – conspiracy to commit arson being reckless as to endanger life, riotous behaviour and assisting offenders as part of this investigation.

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