Arson attempt at school

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Accelerant was used in an attempt to burn a classroom at a Dargaville school.

Selwyn Park School principal Vern Stevens said he was woken about 2am yesterday by the security service reporting the fire alarm in one of the classrooms had been activated and the Fire Service had been dispatched.

Anyone with information should phone the Dargaville police on (09) 439-3400.