Arson charges, Ipswich
A 38-year-old Bellbird Park man was charged with 43 offences last night.
Police will allege the charges relate to reports of serial arson and wilful damage occurring in the Brookwater and Bellbird Park area.
Preliminary investigations indicate that at approximately 8.20pm, police responded to a report of a fire at a construction site on Ridgewood Road, Brookwater.
A dog track was commenced from the site into bushland where a man was located a short time with the assistance of the police helicopter.
A man was arrested and transported to the Ipswich Watchhouse where he was charged with 43 offences including arson, wilful damage, enter premises with intent, stealing and trespass.
He is scheduled to appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
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