62-year-old the victim of attempted arson in Manhattan

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A 62-year-old was listed as the victim of an attempted arson in Manhattan.

According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded to reports of an aggravated arson at 4:42 p.m. in the 4300 block of Fawn Circle. The RCPD said the residence was set on fire while the 62-year-old victim was inside.

The RCPD reports that the fire was extinguished with little damage.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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