Boy aged 15 charged over serious Elgin shop fire

The fire happened on 12 August

A teenager has been charged after a serious fire at shop premises in Elgin.

The incident happened at Poundland in the Moray town's High Street on Friday 12 August.

No-one was seriously injured but one person was treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance personnel.

Police Scotland said: "A 15-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

Temporary road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the fire and made the area safe.