Police arrest man for arson

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Police have arrested a man in relation to a fire in Halifax that occurred earlier this morning

At approximately 7:45 a.m. police were called to assist Halifax Fire and emergency with a structure fire on Spencer Avenue in Halifax.

Information provided to police and fire investigators has led them to believe, the fire had been deliberately set.

At approximately 9:15 a.m. officers arrested a 35-year-old Halifax man at an address on Robie Street in Halifax.

The investigation is ongoing and at this point police anticipate laying charges.

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