BY PETER HYSLOP
A second man's been charged following investigations into the alleged arson of Lake Macquarie Council Chambers in November last year.
The fire has forced Council to hold meetings offsite after damage in excess of $12 million was sustained, with Council still convening at Windale while repair work is underway.
Following the blaze, police established Strike Force Komiatum, which issued public appeals for information last month.
Late yesterday afternoon, detectives arrested a 43-year-old man at Newcastle. He was charged with destroying property in company with use of fire, and was refused bail to appear in Newcastle Local Court today.
It comes as a 53-year-old Maitland man remains before the courts, also charged over the fire.
Police say inquiries are ongoing.
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| Council chambers after fire in November. Credit: LMCC |
