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Christchurch Media Announcement
Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 8:44 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
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Location: Christchurch
District: Canterbury
Media
Announcement
Short description: Media Announcement
Full description:
Police are seeking information
regarding a suspicious fire which destroyed playground
equipment in the grounds of Burnside Primary School on
Memorial Avenue. The fire began around 1.35 pm on Sunday 6
January 2013.
Any information please contact Senior
Constable Andy Scahill at the Christchurch Central Police
Station on 363 7400.
ENDS
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