Officers investigating a spate of arson attacks in Chippenham have arrested a man wanted in connection with the incidents.

Emergency services were rushed to a series of fires in the town on October 18. 

Following the incidents, Wiltshire Police issued a wanted appeal in relation to local man Christopher Cleverley. 

Cleverly, 31, has today (October 29) been arrested by officers from Team 5 Community Policing Team on suspicion of arson and making hoax calls. 

He is currently in custody in Melksham for further questioning by detectives. 

Enquiries in connection with the arson attacks remain ongoing.

Anyone with additional information not already reported to police should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54200104692.