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Man Charged with Arson and Drunk Driving After Kungsbacka Fire

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  • A man in his 50s has been charged with arson and serious traffic offenses in Kungsbacka.
  • The suspect allegedly set fire to a building with flammable liquid and attempted to drive away while intoxicated.
  • Blood tests showed the man had 1.63 per mille alcohol in his blood at the time of the incident.

A man in his 50s has been charged with arson and serious traffic offenses following a fire in Kungsbacka municipality in December, according to Swedish public broadcaster SVT Halland. The man allegedly poured flammable liquid inside a building and set it on fire, then attempted to drive away but ended up in a ditch approximately 150 meters from the residence. 63 per mille alcohol in his blood.

" according to the preliminary investigation protocol. The accused denies the charges.

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