Boys charged over Brookfield fires causing 拢500,000 damage

Two boys, aged 13 and 14, have been charged in connection with fires at two houses in Renfrewshire which caused about 拢500,000 worth of damage.

Fire crews were called to neighbouring properties in Merchiston Oval in the village of Brookfield, near Johnstone.

The incident happened at about 19:20 on Friday.

The boys have been charged in connection with wilful fireraising and will be referred to the children's reporter.

No-one was injured.