Girl, 14, arrested over manor house fire

Published: 8/21/2025
Girl, 14, arrested over manor house fire
A 14-year-old girl from Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed an abandoned Grade I-listed manor house in Liverpool. The fire at Woolton Hall, a historic building with a rich history, is believed to have been started deliberately. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident, especially parents of youngsters in the area, to come forward to assist the ongoing joint investigation by Merseyside Police and Fire and Rescue Service.