What are the three main offences under the Criminal Damage Act 1971?
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1. Simple criminal damage under s.1(1) — the base offence of destroying or damaging property belonging to another without lawful excuse.
2. Aggravated criminal damage under s.1(2) — where the defendant also intended or was reckless as to endangering life.
3. Arson under s.1(3) — criminal damage caused by fire.