Finland: Suspected arson leaves 18thC church in ruins over Easter holiday

An 18th century church was burned to the ground after a suspected arson attack in the Finnish town of Ylivieska on Saturday over the Easter holiday. Even though the majority of the church was reduced to ashes, locals from the city still went ahead with an Easter service at the site.
Only parts of the outside walls of the structure were left standing. Several dozen firefighters attempted to quell the blaze, but stated that because locals had gathered at the church to witness the blaze, they had difficulty gaining full access to the site. Despite the fire, worshippers held a midnight Easter service by the buildings ruins.
According to local police reports, police have arrested one suspect on suspicion of arson. The alleged assailant motives are yet to be announced.