Man bailed over fires
A MAN arrested on suspicion of starting a series of fires has been bailed.
The man was held after a series of fires in bins and bin sheds in Helmores, Durham Road and Somercotes in Laindon and Whitmore Way, in Basildon.
The fires were started between 9pm and 10pm last Wednesday.
The 23-year-old was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and bailed until next month
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