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An adult and two teenagers from NSW will face court today after a serious arson incident in Giralang on Friday.
Police and emergency services were called to a house fire in Gidjili Place, Giralang about 11.10am on Friday (24 July 2026).
Attending officers spoke to the two female residents of the home, who alleged two males entered the home with jerry-cans of fuel, poured the fuel throughout the home, before setting it alight. The two residents fled the home with minor injuries.
Multiple police resources responded, with officers and intelligence staff quickly able to establish via witness reports and CCTV review, that the two males allegedly responsible for the fire had fled the area in a silver Audi sedan driven by a third male.
The Audi sedan was traced to the Federal and Hume Highways, where, with the assistance of NSW Police, it was stopped.
Inside the vehicle, police located fuel-soaked clothing items that matched clothing worn by the alleged offenders, lighters and face coverings.
The three male occupants were subsequently arrested and faced courts in NSW on Saturday (25 July 2026) for extradition to the ACT.
The extraditions were granted, and all three were transported back to Canberra on Saturday afternoon and evening.
An 18-year-old Lethbridge Park (NSW) man will face the ACT Magistrates court today (Monday, 27 July 2026) charged with arson and acts endangering life - throw an inflammable substance.
A 17-year-old Lethbridge Park (NSW) boy and a 17-year-old Quakers Hill (NSW) boy will face the ACT Childrens court today charged with arson and acts endangering life - throw an inflammable substance.
Investigations into this matter are continuing with additional or upgraded charges possible.
The Giralang residence has been the target of previous arson incidents and enquiries in relation to any linkages between these incidents are occurring.
Anyone with any information about these arson incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8452176. Information can be provided anonymously.