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Police: Man tried to set house on fire

Police are looking for a man they say tried to set his father's home on fire.

It happened early Monday morning on Londonderry Drive, off Versailles Road.

Lexington police say after being kicked out of the house, the 18-year-old returned with gas cans. Police say the man poured the gas around the house and began smoking a cigarette before his father chased him away.

If arrested, police say he will face criminal mischief and attempted arson charges.


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