£86,000 arson denied

TWO teenagers have denied an arson attack which caused £86,000 damage to Oldham Athletic’s Boundary Park.

The 15 and 16-year-old boys, who cannot be named, were granted bail at Oldham Youth Court on Friday.

A hospitality suite at the ground was destroyed when a pallet was set alight at around 5.15pm on August 22 last year. The 16-year-old also denied a burglary at St Matthew’s Church, Chadderton, in November, 2009. Several items were stolen including a cash box, first aid kit, biscuits and towels.