Coalcliff man who lost everything forgives boys who lit backyard fire

Angela Thompson
Updated August 21 2017 - 11:40pm, first published 8:43pm

Police will interview two teenagers over a fire that destroyed neighbouring homes at Coalcliff, but will not charge the boys, who have “learnt their lesson in the hardest possible way,” according to supporters. 

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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