Two men arrested following Laverton fire

Echo Taskforce detectives arrested two men following a suspicious fire at a Laverton business early this morning.

Police were on patrol when they spotted a vehicle repair building on fire on Triholm Avenue just after 3.30am.

It is alleged two male offenders poured accelerant and set a number of vehicles and the premises on fire when one of the offenders also caught alight.

Officers extinguished the man and arrested both men on scene.

A 22-year-old Tarneit man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where he remains under police guard.

A 19-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been charged with criminal damage by fire (arson) and theft of motor vehicle.

He will face Melbourne Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Sergeant Melissa Seach

Media Unit

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