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Police Appealing For Information Following Arrest After Nelson House Fire
A 47-year-old man is before the courts following a house fire in Nelson, and are appealing for information from the public.
At around 9.50pm, on Wednesday 21 May, Police were called to Konini Street after a report of a house fire.
One person received serious injuries and were transported to hospital.
Police are now appealing for the public's help to identify two witnesses who were travelling in a vehicle on the night of the incident.
It is believed they stopped and picked up an occupant of the Konini Street address some time that night.
Police also urge residents in the Konini Street and Vanguard Street areas to contact us if they have located any unfamiliar items on their property.
The 47-year-old man has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Nelson District Court on 16 June, facing multiple charges including arson and wounding with intent to injure.
If you have any information that can assist Police in our investigation, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250522/0382.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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