Isle of Wight police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with recent fires at a derelict seaside hotel.
The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a spate of fires at the Ocean Hotel off Sandown Esplanade.
The derelict was targeted four times in a week, and the police investigation is ongoing.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “Deliberate fire setting in any building is dangerous and puts lives at risk.
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“We will not tolerate this type of behaviour in our town centre.
“We are working hard to identify the perpetrators.
“If you have any information, please let us know so we can protect our community.
“Call 101 or email south.wight.police@hampshire.police.uk.”
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