Suspicious House Fire – Kings Meadows – Charges

A 24 year old Launceston man has been charged with arson following a house fire that occurred in Gascoyne Street, Kings Meadows on the afternoon of Saturday 12 September.

Acting Sergeant Stuart Greenwood of Launceston stated “The fire was not a random act and I would like to take this opportunity to re-assure members of the public that at no time was there a risk to the community.”

 The man was charged with one count of arson and was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in October.