Police arrest man in arson investigation at Liberal MP's home

Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid's car and neighbouring vehicle torched last week

Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection to an arson investigation after several cars were torched at the home of a Scarborough MP last week.

In a news release issued Friday, police said Roshvin Crofton, 24, was arrested and charged with arson causing damage to property, mischief over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, possession of incendiary material, and failure to comply with probation order.

Police say they arrested and charged the man on Sunday. A vehicle believed to be involved in the incident was also seized.

Police say they are searching for a second suspect.

The alleged arson occurred in the driveway of Liberal MP Salma Zahid's home.

Video shows Liberal MP's car set on fire

Zahid, a Liberal backbencher, has been an MP for Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East since 2015. She currently chairs the standing committee on science and research and is the vice-chair of the Canada-China legislative association.

The incident drew ire from numerous politicians, including Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Police investigating suspected arson after cars at Liberal MP's home torched