Police Make Arrest Over Car Fire

A man has been charged with arson after a car located burnt out at Kurralta Park yesterday.

Just before 10am Monday 26 February police and fire crews responded to reports of a car fire in Selby Street.

A purple Honda Civic sedan was engulfed in flames when crews arrived and was completely destroyed by the blaze. Detectives are investigating if this vehicle is linked to a shooting incident at Wayville earlier in the day.

About 1pm today (Tuesday 27 February) following an investigation police attended a Kurralta Park address where they arrested a 51-year-old Fulham Gardens man. He is expected to be charged with arson of the motor vehicle.

You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.

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