Man charged in connection to south Edmonton arsons

Finbar Hughes wanted in Edmonton and Calgary in connection to arsons. (Photo Courtesy: Calgary Police Service)

By CityNews Staff

Posted December 6, 2024 12:38 pm.

Edmonton police says a 21-year-old man who was wanted in connection to a series of arsons in south central Edmonton is in custody.

EPS says Finbar Hughes was taken into custody on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Calgary.

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EPS says Hughes has since been charged with arson with disregard for human life, extortion, and possession of an incendiary material to commit arson in connection to three fires that took place in Holyrood and Cloverdale neighbourhoods.

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