A SOMERSET town has suffered a series of deliberate fires over a fortnight.

Police are investigating the blazes in Yeovil.

The first incident in Yeovil happened between 3am and 4am on Saturday, March 30, outside Roman Villas in Higher Kingston when a bin was set alight.

On Saturday, April 13, between 1.30am and 2.15am, police received reports of three separate fires – a skip set alight outside Yeovil Womens’ Hospital, High Kingston; a set of bins set on fire on The Avenue, which caused damage to a car and fence; and another bin fire in Kingston View in Yeovil.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the above areas at the time of the incidents.

"A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent. He’s been released on police bail, pending further enquiries."

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5219080319.