BY DAKOTA TAIT
A man will face court on Friday charged over two alleged arson attacks at a care facility at Cessnock.
Just before 5am on Thursday, emergency services were called to a care home in Hutton Street, after a fire at the facility.
Police allege a flammable object had been thrown at the kitchen door.
The fire was extinguished by an employee at the facility and no one was injured.
Police immediately commenced an investigation into the incident.
About 4.45pm that same afternoon, emergency services were called to the same facility and police will allege in court another flammable object was thrown at the kitchen door.
The fire was extinguished by staff and Fire and Rescue NSW, and no one was injured.
Following inquiries, investigators arrested a 46-year-old man nearby and he was taken to Cessnock Police Station.
The man was charged with two counts of damage property by fire and was refused bail to appear before Cessnock Local Court on Friday.
Investigations are continuing.
