A local man has been arrested following a number of bins fires in Brighton on Sunday night.
The fires happened between 9pm on Sunday (November 29) and 4am on Monday (November 30), in Upper North Street, Oriental Place, St James Street, Dorset Gardens, St James Avenue, Steine Street and Ship Street.
Further incidents were reported around 11.30pm on Monday (November 30) in the St James Avenue area.
Fire crews extinguished the fires - no one was hurt and nothing was damaged apart from the bins themselves.
A 48-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and he remains in custody for questioning.
Superintendent Rachel Swinney said:
"We will not tolerate those who cause harm in our city through unacceptable behaviour such as starting fires.
"Rest assured we are investigating this matter thoroughly and work tirelessly to keep our local communities safe."
Anyone with information is asked to report online or call 101, quoting 47200205828.
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