Attempted arson charge, Annerley
Police have charged a 46-year-old man with attempted arson following an incident at a Annerley motel early this morning.
Around 2.40am, police responded to reports of break and enter and fire in the reception building of a motel on Ipswich Road.
On arrival, police found a bin that had been set on fire, but was no longer burning.
Police located a man inside the building and apprehended him without incident.
The 46-year-old man has been charged with one count each of attempted arson, enter premises and commit indictable offence, stealing, and wilful damage.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
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