Boy, 13, arrested over arson attack at Skegness holiday park

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Two caravans at the holiday park were destroyed and three more suffered extensive damage, police said

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at a holiday park in Skegness.

Lincolnshire Police were called to reports of a fire at Southview holiday park shortly after 20:00 BST on Friday.

As a result of the blaze, two caravans were destroyed and three more suffered extensive damage.

There were no reports of any injuries and the boy has since been released on bail, a spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police added.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.

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