A MAN has been arrested after a gravestone was set on fire in Slough.

An 18-year-old man from Slough has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a gravestone was on fire at Slough Cemetery.

As a result, the gravestone has been damaged.

The man remains in custody at this time.

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A police spokesman said: "We would like to reassure the local community that this is an isolated incident and is under investigation.

"Should you have any information about this incident, please contact us via 101 or using the webform and quote 43210483432."