The Pas RCMP have made an arrest after an arson attempt.

On November 7th, just before 3:30 PM The Pas RCMP received a report of a male outside a residence on Settee Avenue with a jerry can. Officers arrived on the scene to find a male suspect being held on the ground by bystanders.

The suspect was placed under arrest and became increasingly uncooperative with officers. After arriving at the detachment, the male continually refused to exit the vehicle and resisted when police had to physically remove him.

27-year-old Jordan Bignell was charged with arson – disregard for human life, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and assault on a police officer.

He was remanded until his court date, and The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.