London, Ont., police say no injuries were reported after a fire was set outside a church.
Police say around 8:40 p.m. Friday, officers were called to a church located at 360 Adelaide Street North.
Around 50 people were inside the church when someone set a small fire outside, police say. Those inside the church exitted the building.
Once outside, the fire was put out. There were three vehicles in the parking lot with damaged tires.
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Police say there were no reported injuries and no damage to the church.
The suspect was reportedly inside the church before the fire and was asked to leave by staff, police say.
Police said Sunday that they’ve arrested a suspect.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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