Overview
- The investigation, which began after bin fires were reported around 3:15am Monday, now includes a 36-year-old suspect released on conditional bail.
- Fires were set in the city centre at Broadmead, Nelson Street, Corn Street and Welsh Back, as well as in Totterdown.
- Officers worked with Bristol City Council’s CCTV team to identify a potential suspect at about 4:50am, leading to an arrest roughly 25 minutes later.
- Police say no injuries are believed, though one business sustained exterior building damage and the fires are expected to carry financial costs.
- Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police online or via 101 and quote reference 5226114268.