Detectives from Arson Squad have charged a 35-year-old man as a result of their investigation into a structure fire that occurred in Mandurah on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
It will be alleged about 6.30pm, the accused entered the property of a childcare centre located on Truarn Street, where he set alight various items, causing a fire. The fire spread through the patio area to the main building, causing significant damage. The damage bill is estimated at $500,000.
Arson Squad detectives have charged the 35-year-old Mandurah man with:
• 1 x Criminal Damage by Fire
• 1 x Burglary and Commit on a Place
It will be further alleged; while under arrest, the accused assaulted a police officer. The officer was taken to hospital for treatment and released.
Mandurah Police have charged the 35-year-old Mandurah man with:
• 2 x Obstruct Public Officers
• 1 x Assault Public Officer
He is due to appear on all charges in the Perth Magistrates Court today, 19 November 2025.
It will be alleged about 6.30pm, the accused entered the property of a childcare centre located on Truarn Street, where he set alight various items, causing a fire. The fire spread through the patio area to the main building, causing significant damage. The damage bill is estimated at $500,000.
Arson Squad detectives have charged the 35-year-old Mandurah man with:
• 1 x Criminal Damage by Fire
• 1 x Burglary and Commit on a Place
It will be further alleged; while under arrest, the accused assaulted a police officer. The officer was taken to hospital for treatment and released.
Mandurah Police have charged the 35-year-old Mandurah man with:
• 2 x Obstruct Public Officers
• 1 x Assault Public Officer
He is due to appear on all charges in the Perth Magistrates Court today, 19 November 2025.