Man arrested and charged in connection with series of fires

Police confirmed a 78-year-old man previously arrested and charged will face no further action.

Man arrested and charged in connection to series of fires in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders iStock

A man has been arrested and charged with alleged involvement in a series of fires in the Scottish Borders.

The fires include one on High Street in Jedburgh around 1.40am on Tuesday and a series of bin fires in the early hours of Friday.

There were no injuries as a result of the incidents.

The 58-year-old has been arrested and charged and is due to appear before Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, October 31.

Police also confirmed that a 72-year-old man who was previously arrested and charged in connection with the High Street fire on Tuesday has been told he will face no further action.

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