Arson attack destroys buses for vulnerable children

In addition to the four destroyed minibuses, which were worth up to £250,000, three other vehicles were left badly damaged.

Police have confirmed a teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Cllr Federica Smith-Roberts, Somerset Council’s lead member for Communities, Housing and Culture, said: ‘This is an appalling incident and we are providing all the help we can to police to assist their ongoing investigation.’

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