A Saskatoon man is facing an arson charge following an incident Wednesday night.
Around six o’clock, Patrol officers went to a home in the 100 block of Shaftsbury Place, where it was reported that a man was seen trying to light the house on fire using gasoline. The homeowner confronted the man, who was known to them, and he fled on foot. When police got there, all residents had safely exited the building, uninjured. Officers observed the fire damage and located an empty jerry can.
Police located a suspect in the 3300 block of Centennial Drive. He was taken into custody without incident.
The 31 year old man is charged with Arson – Disregard for Human Life.