The Ultimate Police Handbook
Arson
Arson
s.1(3) Criminal Damage Act 1971
Criminal Damage
⚖️ Definition
An offence committed under this section by destroying or damaging property by fire shall be charged as arson.
📋 Points to Prove
- Commit arson
- Without lawful excuse
- And destroy or damage property
- By fire
- With intent or by being reckless
- Without lawful excuse
- And destroy or damage property
- By fire
- With intent or by being reckless
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
Either Way - Up to life imprisonment
Summary - 6 months imprisonment and/or fine
Summary - 6 months imprisonment and/or fine
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
CD71015
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required