Tin Yat Estate resident, 28, arrested over suspected bin arson

A 28-year-old resident of Tin Yat Estate has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a rubbish bin on his floor, police said on Tuesday.

The management office recently posted a notice stating that "multiple" arson incidents had occurred on middle floors of Yat Kong House, raising resident concerns. Fires were detected and extinguished early, but the office said they endangered lives and property.

Police were notified by estate security on Tuesday at 3.12pm about a bin fire on a floor. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries or evacuation required. Preliminary investigation suggested the cause was suspicious.

Following inquiries by Yuen Long district crime squad, officers arrested the local man, surnamed Mak, in a unit within the building at about 5.30pm on Wednesday. He remains in custody.