Police have charged a man with two counts of attempted arson and unlawfully possessing an offensive weapon following a house fire on Main Street yesterday afternoon (17 August).

Police were called to the fire, which affected three residential properties, at around 4pm.

The 26-year-old was taken into custody at the scene by the Police – and received medical treatment at the police station for smoke inhalation.

He is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court today.

Thankfully, no one else was injured

A scene guard was in place overnight while examinations took place, these have now been completely. 

- Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross

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