Friday, 4 August 2023 - 4:36pm |
Waikato

Arrest made Huntly Railway Station arson

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Attributable to Detective Sergeant, Simon Evans, Huntly CIB:

A man has been arrested today following the suspicious fire of Huntly Railway Station which caused significant damage.

Late at night on Wednesday 31 May, Police responded to the address on Glasgow Street, where the railway station was on fire. There was no one inside or injured.

A number of enquiries have led Police to identify and arrest a 45-year-old man.

He is due to appear in Hamilton District Court this afternoon, Friday 4 August, on charges of Arson.

Police would like to thank members of the public that provided information which assisted Police in our investigation.

Police take all reports of crime seriously, especially those that have the potential to cause harm.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre