Chorley boy, 16, charged with arson following blaze at Park Hall nightclub in Charnock Richard
A 16-year-old boy from Chorley has been charged with arson.
Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) rushed to the site off Park Hall Road on Tuesday evening.
Devastating pictures show the aftermath of the fire ravaged building as the blaze gripped hold for around two hours. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy was arrested yesterday on suspicion of arson and remains in custody.
Providing a fresh update today they said: “We have a significant update to bring you today, following a fire at the nightclub in the grounds of Park Hall in Charnock Richard.
“Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, a 16-year-old boy from Chorley has been charged with Arson with intent to endanger life. He has been remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court this morning.
“The boy legally cannot be named as he is under the age of 18.”
They added: “We know that this has caused a lot of chatter in the local community, and whilst we understand that this may have caused some concern, we want to remind you that legal proceedings are ongoing, and the teenager charged has anonymity.”
A spokesperson for Park Hall Nightclub said they are devastated after being forced to close due to the extent of the blaze.
They said: “We are devastated to share that there was a fire, located in the offices above our venue.
“While areas have been significantly affected, the nightclub itself has sustained less damage than first thought.”
They added that restoration work would begin as soon as possible and that they hoped to reopen in the near future.
If you have any information or footage that could assist police with their enquiries, please call 101 quoting log 1502 of 7th April.