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Man Arrested Following House Fire, Palmerston North
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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