A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to light the New Haven Police Department on fire with lighter fluid Wednesday morning.
The police department said a man was seen pouring lighter fluid on the front door, and flicking a lighter trying to starting the fire.
Authorities said the man yelled things like "burn it down," and he was taken into custody before a fire started.
The man, who is in his 40s, faces charges including criminal attempt to commit arson and breach of peace.
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The incident remains under investigation.
