Locations of deliberately set fires between August 13 and September 23. Photo provided by London policeLocations of deliberately set fires between August 13 and September 23. Photo provided by London police
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Police Make Arrest In Arson Fire

London police say they have arrested and charged a suspect after a string of late-summer arsons in the area of Wharncliffe Rd. and Oxford St.

Between August 13 and September 23, police say there were five deliberately set fires in that area. Vehicles, hydro poles, car ports, sheds, and apartment doors were damaged.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.

Police say a male suspect is charged in connection with one of the fires. The others are still under investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to these or similar incidents is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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