A 19 year old Ravenswood man has been charged with setting fire to two Council rubbish bins in the Launceston CBD occurring around 3.20 a.m. on Saturday the 27^th June 2020.

The bins were destroyed and damage is estimated to be approximately $1000.00

The man has been bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.

Tasmania Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and are also seeking information regarding the identity of two other men allegedly involved.

Information can be provided to police on 131444 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.