A 17-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with two cases of arson in Chipping Norton.

Just after 2am on Monday, October 22, rubbish left for collection in the doorway of the Chipping Norton Theatre was set on fire and it spread to the building, burning the door frame, paintwork and windows.

Then, at about 2.20am, some wheelie bins were set alight in nearby Albion Street.

Police said the youth, who is local, was arrested and questioned and released on bail until November 29 pending further investigations.