A SUSPECTED arson attack at Matravers School in Westbury has led to a man being summonsed to appear in court.
The man, who is in his 20s, walked into Westbury police station voluntarily last week after the police had previously questioned him two days after the incident.
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the school in Springfield Road at 6.12pm on April 7.
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A utility shed was set alight and the fire service used two breathing apparatus and two hose reels during the operation. It is the second incident of criminal damage at the school in the space of two months.
In February burglars broke into the art department, stealing £2,000 worth of equipment and destroying students' artwork.
Matravers headteacher Chris Dark said: "The fire was in an external storage area that we put up, which is used to store PE kit.
"It looks like a large garden shed with a single entrance at one end and no windows.
"It was a self-contained fire and we've been told that the shed can be repaired rather than replaced. We are continuing to look at security on campus.
"At Easter time we had a large amount of security lights installed. This incident happened at a time when the school was open due to sporting activities."
Community beat manager Nicholas Holt said: "Someone came into the police station voluntarily and we re-interviewed the individual in light of the complaint.
"He has now been reported to summons and is due to appear in court."
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