Police Suspect Arson at St Mary's Church

A suspicious fire was started in the priest residence at St Mary’s Church on Tyne Street, where he lived on the church grounds. Father Christopher O’Neill made a lucky escape

Police cordoned the residence off was cordoned off this morning while detectives fire investigators examined the fire scene.

Fire was contained to the priest’s residence and parish offices at St Mary’s church grounds on Tyne Street. Photo: whatsoninvers.nz

What we know:

The fire was contained to the the parish offices and priest’s residence
Father O’Neill moves to Milton in a few weeks
Upon arrival the first crew of firefighters arrived requested immediate assistance
Firefighters were called to building on the corner Tyne and Nith streets about 1am
Police are asking for any information from witnesses who may have seen any suspicious activity on Tyne St around 1am