Three charged over fire at home – Goulburn

Two men and a woman have been charged with offences relating to the arson of a home in Goulburn two years ago.

About 8pm on Saturday 24 August 2013, a passing motorist noticed a large amount of smoke coming from a semi-detached home in Lagoon Street.

A neighbour also heard an explosion and saw flames coming from windows in the home.

Police and emergency services attended and were able to determine that the home was empty.

The entire premises were destroyed by fire whilst an adjoining home also suffered fire, smoke and water damage.

Police from Goulburn formed Strike Force Bowood and commenced their inquiries into the cause of the suspicious blaze.

Investigators have now arrested and charged two men and one woman in relation to the incident.

A 24-year-old Crookwell man who was arrested on 26 May 2015 will appear at Goulburn Local Court on 17 June 2015 charged with aggravated break, enter and steal.

A 20-year-old Goulburn woman who was arrested on 11 June 2015 will appear at Goulburn Local Court on 15 July 2015 charged with aggravated break, enter and steal and maliciously destroying property by fire in company.

A 25-year-old former Crookwell man was charged today with aggravated break, enter and steal and maliciously destroying property by fire in company.

He was refused bail and will appear at Goulburn Local Court on 24 June 2015.

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