Six children have been charged following the fire that destroyed the former Robertson’s furniture store in Dundee.
Four 13-year-old males, a 13-year-old female and a 12-year-old male have been arrested and charged as a result of the blaze which happened on Saturday November 12.
The historic Art Deco building on Barrack Street, also known as Willison House, was destroyed in the fire.
Fire chiefs said the building’s remains could collapse due to extensive damage and it was subsequently demolished.
At the peak of the fire, which started around 6pm, around 50 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
Police thank the public for helping with Robertson’s fire investigation
Detective Constable David Feeney, from Dundee CID said: “We are aware of the devastating impact this fire had on Dundee and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for assisting with our investigation.”
Reports will be sent to both the Youth Justice Assessor and procurator fiscal.
The building had lain empty since Robertson’s furniture shop closed in 2011.
It was built in the 1930s and is considered of historical importance due to its art-deco façade.
Various proposals to re-purpose it were mooted over the years, but none have been successful.
