Charges: Arson, Burpengary
Moreton District police have charged a Kallangur man following the arson of a residence in Burpengary this afternoon.
It will be alleged that the man forcefully entered a residence on Steamview Court at about 2pm and made threats to a woman inside.
It will be further alleged that he then used an accelerant to set fire to the house, before leaving the scene on-foot, allegedly carrying a knife.
He was apprehended a short while later by police in a nearby street.
The residence and a vehicle were seriously damaged by the fire, however nobody sustained any physical injuries
A 22-year-old Kallangur man has been charged with one count each of arson, wilful damage, assault or obstruct police, breach of bail condition and contravene direction. He was also charged with four counts of going armed so as to cause fear.
He is scheduled to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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