Man charged after home set on fire in ‘murder bid’

The property in Renfrew was targeted at around 3.10am on Sunday morning.

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A man has been arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder after a home in Renfrewshire was set alight.

The property on Western Park Gate, Renfrew, was targeted at around 3.10am on Sunday morning. Nobody was seriously injured in the incident.

A 49-year-old man is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Tuesday, May 25.

Police said a full report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

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