East Cowes man arrested over year-long arson spree

Image source, Island Echo

Image caption, Police said 11 vehicles were damaged in fires that started in July 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a dozen arson attacks over the course of a year on the Isle of Wight.

The most recent fire involved a house in Princess Close, East Cowes, on 16 June.

Previously 11 vehicles were allegedly set alight in the York Avenue, Mayfield Road, Victoria Grove and Kent Avenue areas, police said.

A 56-year-old man from the town remains in custody.

Police said the fires caused damage valued at up to Β£400,000.

Image source, Island Echo

Image caption, The fires caused damage valued at up to Β£400,000

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