Man arrested over suspected arson at property

A wide shot of the entrance to Portal Road in Swindon with houses either sideImage source, Google
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The man was arrested on Portal Road in Swindon

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Wiltshire Police said officers were called to "a disturbance" on Portal Road in Swindon around 23:00 BST on Sunday, where they found a flammable liquid alight on the driveway of a property.

The force said it believed the substance to be petrol.

The man, in his 50s, remains in custody for questioning.

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