Man Charged Over Arson at Communications Tower in Coffs Harbour

A man will face court today charged following an investigation into an alleged arson at a communications tower on the state's north coast last year.

Just after midnight on Wednesday 14 December 2022, emergency services were called to a communications tower at Sealy Lookout Drive, Korora, following reports of a fire.

On arrival, officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District found the communication room broken into and computer equipment damaged by fire.

Police established a crime scene, which was forensically examined, and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 20-year-old man at Coffs Harbour Police Station about 9pm yesterday (Monday 19 June 2023).

He was charged with damaging property by fire > $15,000 and refused bail to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court today (Tuesday 20 June 2023).

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