Four boys aged between six and 11 arrested over fire at Queensland school

Four boys, aged between six and 11, have been arrested in Queensland over a fire which destroyed part of a school.

Police allege the boys, aged six, seven, nine and 11, set fire to a building at the Cherbourg State School, near Kingaroy, yesterday afternoon.

The 11-year-old boy has been charged with arson.

The other three boys will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act, police say. 

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000.