A 60 year old man from Nasuva, Bua has been taken into Police custody for allegedly setting fire to his neighbours house on Thursday night.

Labasa Police have confirmed the man has been charged and will appear in the Labasa Magistrates court tomorrow.

The elderly man who had a dispute with his neighbour allegedly poured benzene around the house and set it alight.

The house was vacant during alleged incident.

The five bedroom was completely destroyed and sustained $47,000 worth of damages.