A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson after an 11-year-old suffered serious injuries in a fire at Trimsaran Rugby Club in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The younger boy was trapped inside a burning storage container before being rescued by club members. The container was allegedly set alight deliberately, causing extensive damage. The 11-year-old remains in a stable condition at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Police and fire crews responded to the scene at around 6:15 PM on Saturday, May 23, after reports of a fire. The club released a statement thanking members and emergency services for their actions. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with the 13-year-old released on bail.
Community Impact
Trimsaran RFC, known as the home club of rugby legend Jonathan Davies, expressed relief that the injured boy survived. The club highlighted the heroism of its members in rescuing the child from the blaze. The fire caused significant damage to the container and its contents.