Friday 16 September 2016

Arson Suspected In Several Small Fires At Weston

BY IAN CROUCH

 Police are appealing for witnesses after fire crews were called twice to put out a number of deliberately lit fires at a house at Weston overnight.

Firefighters were called to the Government Road home at 8.30pm to find a number of small fires had been lit in the yard and quickly extinguished them.

They were called back at about 1.00am this morning after a passing motorist noticed three small fires in a bin and piles of rubbish next to the home.

The fires were quickly extinguished before they could take hold of the house, which sustained only minor damage.

The 31-year-old male resident wasn't harmed.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.