Police dog helps arrest Northampton man who went on to be charged with arson after vehicle allegedly set on fire

A Northampton man has been charged with arson after a vehicle was allegedly set on fire.

The incident happened in Worcester Close in the early hours of Sunday February 15.

Northamptonshire Police say a vehicle was allegedly deliberately set on fire.

Police Dog Bryn and his handler were called to the scene and helped to make an arrest.

A 26-year-old man from Northampton was arrested and charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. He is due to appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court.

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