Cops slam ‘brazen’ arson attempt on Abbotsford home averted by neighbour
Cops arrested a neighbor who blocked a firetruck while attempting to rescue a home on Weddle Av in Abbotsford, Australia. The neighbour, identified only as a 60-year-old woman, saw the attempted arson and fled the scene, leaving only two items behind (jerry cans and items that could be used to start a fire) for police to locate.
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Published 31 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC · Updated 31 Oct 2026, 02:10 UTC
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