Arson rap girl has case challenged

The prosecution of a troubled 14-year-old girl, who allegedly took part in an arson that caused €15,000 worth of damages to her family home, is to be challenged in the High Court.

The girl is facing prosecution at the Dublin Children’s Court for causing criminal damage to her home, in south Dublin, by fire, in late 2005. She was aged 13 when the alleged incident happened.