STAFF REPORTER

A 31-year-old man was arrested and released without charge this morning after a tug boat went up in flames at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour last night.

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority was called to the boat fire about 4.00am.

Police spokeswoman Naomi Smith said the fire was believed to be deliberately lit.

Acting Sergeant Smith said the man had been “assisting with their inquiries” and that investigations were continuing.

Arson Squad investigators were at the boat harbour this morning scanning the ashes for clues.

Acting Sergeant Smith said that nobody was injured in the fire.

The vessel is a 33-metre, ‘Gillian 3’ boat.