A 16 year-old boy has been arrested following five arsons in Hastings.
Detective Sergeant Sally Patrick said the fires were lit in skip bins at the back of retail properties overnight from November, 28 to November, 29.
Police spoke to a person of interest during the night and CCTV footage was analysed the following day.
After making enquiries the 16 year-old was arrested and charged with five arsons.
He will appear in the Hastings Youth Court on Wednesday.