Mast fires surge in the UK over Easter weekend amid 5G-coronavirus conspiracy theories

Mobile UK says 20 suspected arson attacks took place over the weekend, including one in Huddersfield involving a mast used by emergency services.

Another 20 suspected arson attacks against phone masts in the UK occurred over the Easter weekend amid concern about conspiracy theories linking 5G to coronavirus.

Among them was an incident in Dagenham, where two 19-year-old men and an 18-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of arson, as well as a fire in Huddersfield involving a mast used by emergency services.