Arrests made following Cornwall school blaze

It has been confirmed that two 17-year-old youths have now been taken into custody in relation to a fire which badly damaged a school in Newquay yesterday night.

Fire crews were called to the scene at Treviglas Community College shortly before 12:00am. It took over 40 firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service to tackle the blaze which was contained within the maths and science block.

There were no injuries as a result of the fire and fire crews are now damping down the area.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has said that the teenage suspects are currently being questioned over the incident, at Newquay police station.

For the majority of the 1,000 pupils who attend Treviglas, they may have to wait for the time being until lessons are able to resume as normal, according to the statement on the college website which reads:

“Due to an incident at the college we have been forced to close to students for today; Thursday 27th January.

“More details will be available later.

“The A level exam at 12.30 will run, please could students come to reception where they will be met by a member of staff.

“Staff should report to the hall at the normal start time.”