Male, 16, arrested and charged in connection with wilful fire-raisings in Lossiemouth

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with several wilful fire-raisings which occurred in and around the Sunbank Quarry area in Lossiemouth.

Around 7.20pm on Thursday, 11 September, 2025, police were made aware of a wilful fire-raising in Lossiemouth. Emergency services attended and the fire was put out. There are no reports of any injuries.

Investigations have been ongoing into a further three wilful fires which occurred at this location on Friday, 22 August, Tuesday, 26 August and Monday, 1 September, 2025.

The 16-year-old male has been released on an undertaking and will appear at court at a later date.