Man arrested in Torroella de Montgrí for starting several fires on the camí Vell

The suspect attempted to burn vegetation in four different spots while fleeing from local police.

Generic image of police emergency lights on a road at night.
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Generic image of police emergency lights on a road at night.

The Local Police of Torroella de Montgrí have arrested a man after he started four fire spots on the camí Vell, which connects the town with l'Estartit.

The events took place yesterday. Officers initially located the individual following an attempted robbery at a commercial establishment. During the identification process, the suspect displayed a hostile attitude, made threats against the police officers, and fled the scene.
Shortly after, officers intercepted the man on the camí Vell. At that time, the detainee had started several fires in the local vegetation, taking advantage of the high fire risk due to the current heatwave. Officers managed to extinguish the flames using a fire extinguisher before they could spread.
The detainee has been brought before the judicial authorities. He is accused of several crimes, including assault on authority, resistance, disobedience, minor injuries, and the alleged authorship of the fire attempts. Authorities are keeping the investigation open to clarify all details of the incident.