Teenager charged with arson after blaze at London Oratory School

Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to the London Oratory School, which admits boys aged seven to 18 and girls aged 16 to 18, on Seagrave Road in Fulham at around 10am on Wednesday

A teenager has been arrested after a fire at The London Oratory School (James Manning/PA)

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023 - 11:59

Ellie Ng, PA

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with arson after a fire at a prestigious 160-year-old Catholic school in west London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to the London Oratory School, which admits boys aged seven to 18 and girls aged 16 to 18, on Seagrave Road in Fulham at around 10am on Wednesday.