Man charged after trying to set fire to car in Simcoe twice in 1 night

A 60-year-old man from Norfolk County has been charged with arson after trying to set fire to a parked car twice in one night.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to a property on Talbot St. North in Simcoe shortly before midnight on Sunday for reports of a small vehicle fire.

This was the second time police had been called to the property that night, with officers responding around 9 p.m. as well after someone had allegedly previously attempted to light the car on fire.

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Police charged Michael McGuire, 60, of Norfolk County with two counts of arson after a small investigation.

McGuire is also facing charges for making or possessing explosives for unlawful purposes and having intent to destroy or damage property, or throw an explosive substance.

Police say the accused was held in custody with a court appearance in Simcoe scheduled for a later date.