House fire investigated

Fire and Emergency Services and police were called to a suspicious house fire on Herbert Road, East Bunbury on Tuesday.

Det-Sgt Al McNevin said a man reportedly set fire to a unit about 2.15pm.

Det-Sgt McNevin alleged a man assaulted a fire officer who required medical attention.

“Police arrived shortly after and were confronted by the man who threatened police and (police) subsequently tasered the man,” he said.

“Numerous witnesses are being questioned about the event.

“The entire house suffered extreme damage.”

Mr McNevin said police were still investigating the fire.