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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church was founded in 1833 and is a federally designated National Historic Site (Duane Worth/CHCH News).
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Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 49-year-old man after he allegedly attempted to set fire to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church last month.

Officers and the Hamilton Fire Department responded to a fire alarm call around 4:15 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

Investigators found flammable liquid and evidence of arson.

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Leslie Cleave, of no fixed address, has been charged with four separate offences, including arson and possession of incendiary material.

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church was founded in 1833 and is a federally designated National Historic Site.

Anyone with information that could assist police with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Const. Shaun Fennessy at 905-540-3819.

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