New Glasgow police ask for public’s assistance in arson investigation

New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance with an arson investigation. (Source: New Glasgow Regional Police)

New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance with an investigation into an act of arson at the Pioneer Trail Foot Bridge in New Glasgow, N.S.

Police received a report of a fire alarm at the Pizza Delight on East River Road on Monday sometime between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Police say after an investigation, it was determined the fire was deliberately set.

The fire damaged the walking section of the bridge.

New Glasgow Fire Department and New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.

Police ask anyone with information on the act of arson to contact New Glasgow police at 902-752-1941 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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