Sunday, 9 October 2016 - 12:48pm |
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Arrest following Dunedin house fire

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At about 8pm yesterday Police and fire responded to a house fire on Mulford Stret, Dunedin.

The house was extensively damaged. There was nobody in the property at the time.

As a result of enquiries Police have arrested a 55-year-old Dunedin man who has been charged with arson. He is in custody and will be appearing in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow.

Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter.

A scene examination by Police and Fire Investigation is being carried out today.

ENDS 

Issued by Police Media Centre