A MAN arrested for arson at the Penally Training Camp after setting fire to his bedding is being dealt with internally by ‘adult community resolution’ therefore no further charges will be brought.
The 29-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, (Sept 30) on suspicion of arson and criminal damage.
He was also taken to Withybush Hospital requiring medical attention.
A police spokesperson told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “The man arrested has been dealt with by way of an adult community resolution (ACR), a form of restorative justice.”
The Home Office said: “We take the well-being of asylum seekers extremely seriously.
“All incidents at our accommodation providers are reported to the Home Office immediately, and we then work with the provider to put in additional measures if required.
“An individual was arrested after setting fire to a pillow case.
“Nobody was injured and there was very minor damage to property.”
Community resolution provides an opportunity for the police to deal with appropriate low level offences and offenders without recourse to formal criminal justice sanctions.
This could include a simple apology, an offer of compensation or a promise to clear up any graffiti or criminal damage.
They are used to deal with lower level crime remorse has been expressed and the victim does not wish for the police to take formal action, a government website states.
