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Second man arrested for allegedly firebombing Young Street home

Second man arrested for allegedly firebombing Young Street home

Winnipeg police have arrested a second man they say intentionally started a house fire in July using Molotov cocktails.

On Saturday, a 26-year-old was charged with arson causing damage to property, two counts of arson with disregard for human life and possession of an incendiary device.

Early in the morning on July 16, four occupants were inside a home on the 500 block of Young Street when several suspects allegedly targeted their home, throwing "multiple incendiary devices through different windows, causing a serious fire," said police.

All four occupants managed to escape but were taken to hospital with injuries. A man and woman sustained more serious injuries, while two youth had minor injuries, said police.

In September, a 20-year-old was also charged in connection with the incident and faces charges of arson causing damage to property and arson with disregard for human life.

Investigators are still looking for a third suspect.

Damage to the home is estimated to exceed $100,000.

The investigation is ongoing, said Winnipeg police.