SW man charged with arson, assault

Tactical Response Group officers, police aircraft and officers from several policing districts were called to Capel on Tuesday afternoon in the search for a man believed to be armed with an archery bow.

Officers were called after a 42-year-old man allegedly set a shed and caravan alight behind a home in Capel.

South West Detective’s Det-Sen. Sgt Al McNevin alleged a man who lived in the van, and lit the fire in response to a domestic dispute, then fled.

Officers searched for the man – treating the situation as a search for an armed person – but he later returned to the site.

He was charged with arson, assault and possession of cannabis.

He was due to appear in court yesterday.

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