A man from Pembrokeshire, has been charged with multiple arson offences.

45-year-old Liam Arnold from Three Meadows, Haverfordwest, has been charged with two counts of arson and three counts of attempted arson.

Officers were alerted to a suspicious package in Williamston Close and charred remains of plastic containers near Haverfordwest Cricket Club on Sunday, October 18.

As part of their initial enquiries, officers attended Liam Arnold's address in Three Meadows and he was subsequently arrested.

Following the preliminary investigation, Mr Arnold appeared in Llanelli Magistrates Court yesterday (October 22) after he was charged in relation to the following incidents in Haverfordwest:

• Attempted arson on Snowdrop Lane (6th September)

• Arson involving a vehicle on Snowdrop Lane (11th October)

• Arson involving a vehicle on Hawthorn Rise (13th October)

• Attempted arson on Williamston Close (18th October)

• Attempted arson on Dale Road (18th October).

He was remanded into custody and is due to appear in Swansea Crown Court on Monday, November 23

Supt Louise Harries, of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: “The local community may have noticed an increased police presence in the area. I'd like to thank them for their patience and cooperation whilst we've carried out our enquiries.

“I’d also like to thank the officers involved, who worked diligently through long hours to secure these charges.”