Six charged with arson over scrapyard fire that closed M1

Teenagers accused of causing spate of blazes across borough of Barnet in north London Six teenagers have been charged with causing a fire that closed the M1 in both directions in April. The blaze at a scrapyard under an elevated section of the motorway caused disruption for days. The six accused are among a total of 10 teenagers charged with a spate of arson attacks across Barnet, north London. Luke Matthews, 18, of Hatfield, Herts; Johno Johnson, 18, of Edgware; and four other teenagers, who cannot be named, were charged with arson offences including the M1 fire. Damien McQueen, 18, Hannah Parker, 18, both of Edgware, and two other youths were charged with two acts of arson elsewhere in the area. They have all been granted bail to appear at Hendon magistrates court on Tuesday next week. The M1 was closed between junctions one and four on 15 April. London guardian.co.uk

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