23 Jan, 2023 @ 12:45
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Local Fuengirola man arrested for campaign of early morning bin fires in the city centre that caused blackouts

One of the dozens of fires set by the suspect

An alleged serial arsonist responsible for a campaign of lighting fires in public bins in Fuengirola has finally been arrested. 

The local man is accused of setting the bins alight in the early hours in a pattern of destruction that started in June 2022.

The fires, which mainly targeted bins on public roads, often caused damage to nearby streetlights and power lines, causing blackouts in some areas.

The investigation began when burning bins started appearing in the mornings in various parts of central Fuengirola.

The man was arrested on January 16 and is now facing charges of starting eleven fires.

Walter Finch

Walter Finch, who comes from a background in video and photography, is keen on reporting on and investigating organised crime, corruption and abuse of power. He is fascinated by the nexus between politics, business and law-breaking, as well as other wider trends that affect society.
Born in London but having lived in six countries, he is well-travelled and worldly. He studied Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and earned his diploma in journalism from London's renowned News Associates during the Covid era.
He got his first break in the business working on the Foreign News desk of the Daily Mail's online arm, where he also helped out on the video desk.
He then decided to escape the confines of London and returned to Spain in 2022, having previously lived in Barcelona for many years.
He took up up a reporter role with the Olive Press Newspaper and today he is based in La Linea de la Concepcion at the heart of a global chokepoint and crucial maritime hub, where he edits the Olive Press Gibraltar edition.
He is also the deputy news editor across all editions of the newspaper.

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