Suspicious house fire, Labrador
A man is currently assisting police with investigations into a fire that damaged a Labrador house last night.
Around 11.20pm emergency sevices were called to the Muir Street residence following reports that a house was on fire.
The fire was extinguished but interior of the house sustained extensive damage.
No one was in the house at the time or injured.
A man was located nearby and was taken into custody. It will be alleged that the man was also found to be in the possession of a knife.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing with it being treated as suspicious at this time.
A 32-year-old Labrador man has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place and is expected to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court today.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
