Man Charged Over Redhead Surf Club Toilet Block Explosion

BY IAN CROUCH

 A 20-year-old Windale man has been charged over last week's explosion which badly damaged the toilet block at Redhead Surf Club.

It's alleged the man stole aerosol cans from a supermarket at The Junction last Tuesday night before using them to set fire to the toilet block.

He was arrested at his home yesterday and charged with maliciously damage property and shoplifting.

The 20-year-old's been granted conditional bail to front Belmont Local Court on August 24.

Redhead Surf Club toilet block explosion overnight

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Redhead Surf Club escaped damage overnight when an adjoining toilet block was rocked by an explosion.

Police have established a crime scene after the explosion destroyed most of the roof and ceiling, and also blew out a window.

President of Redhead Surf Club Mike Mckey says this isn't the first time the club has been subjected to vandalism with the club previously dealing with graffiti vandalism.

"It's disappointing that these things happen, even though the surf club wasn't damaged, it's a public building, ultimately the cost has to be borne by the public and the rate payers and that's pretty disappointing."

The club are working with police to review CCTV footage to help identify possible suspects.

Police Investigate Explosion at Redhead Surf Club

By IAN CROUCH

 Hoodlums are being blamed for an explosion which ripped the roof off a toilet block at Redhead Surf Club last night.

Fire crews were called to the club just before 10 to find an improvised device involving aerosol cans had been deliberately left in the roof of the adjacent toilet block and exploded.

The blast caused significant damage to the roof and ceiling and also blew out a window.

Police have set up a crime scene and want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area.