Arrest - Premier Hotel Fire in Albany, WA

Albany Detectives have charged a fifth person as part of their investigation into an incident at the Premier Hotel in Albany on Friday 13 May 2016.

Yesterday, Thursday 8 September 2016, detectives travelled to Perth metropolitan area to speak to a person of interest to the investigation, WA Police say.

A 34 year old man from Mandurah has been charged with:-

Criminal Damage by Fire;

Attempt Fraud and

Endanger Life and Property.

He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today, 9 September 2016.

The investigation is ongoing.

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