Emergency services were called to the fire on Konini Street at 9.50pm last Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
A man has been charged with arson over a house fire in Nelson that seriously injured one person.
Emergency services were called to the fire on Konini Street at 9.50pm last Wednesday.
One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
A 47-year-old man has since been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Nelson District Court on 16 June, facing multiple charges including arson and wounding with intent to injure, police said on Tuesday.
Police are now appealing for the public's help to identify two witnesses who were travelling in a vehicle on the night of the fire.
"It is believed they stopped and picked up an occupant of the Konini Street address some time that night," Detective Sergeant Ian Langridge said.
Police also urge residents in the Konini Street and Vanguard Street areas to contact us if they have located any unfamiliar items on their property.
If you have any information that can assist Police in our investigation, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250522/0382.
