UPDATE: Police say charges have been laid in connection to this incident.
READ MORE: Charges laid in downtown Lethbridge arson investigation
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Lethbridge Police arrested a suspect connected to an alleged arson over the weekend.
The LPS says early Saturday, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services crews responded to the blaze at a building on the 600 block of 3 Avenue South.
Officials note the incident caused “extensive damage” to the building, but did not report any injuries.
The LPS put out a call for help to identify the suspect and hours later, said a suspect was arrested. The man’s name has not been released, and police continue to investigate.
