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Broadcast time: 2:27 p.m. |
Date: October 21, 2014 |
Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Branch has arrested a 38 year old Sarnia man in relation to a fire in the city’s south end.
Sarnia Fire and Rescue along with Sarnia Police responded to a call in the 100 block of Alfred Street around 5:00 a.m. Tuesday , October 21,2014.
The victim, a 24 year old Sarnia man, was taken to Blue Water Health by Lambton EMS. The accused has been charged with Attempt Murder and Arson with Disregard for Human Life. The accused is in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
The accused and the victim had been involved in an altercation prior to the fire. Other people in the house at the time were not injured. The accused also faces charges of Aggravated Assault and Flight from Police.
Constable Les Jones
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345
Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca