POLICE in Great Yarmouth have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with a series of bin fires which happened in the early hours.

Response officers were called to York Road, Camden Place and Lancaster Square, between 2.20 and 2.50am this morning following reports of bin fires.

A suspect had been witnessed leaving the scene of one of the fires and a man fitting the description was detained and taken into custody at Great Yarmouth Police Station where he remains for questioning.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incidents. Contact Great Yarmouth CID on 0845 456 4567.