Man denies burning down 5G phone masts during spree of arson attacks

Milo Creese was arrested on November 21 after a mast fire in Ottershaw, Surrey (Picture: Getty)

An alleged arsonist has denied trying to burn down two 5G masts and torching an India restaurant during a month-long spree.

Milo Creese, 40, is also accused of striking an officer with a crossbow as they arrested him and damaging the windowpane of a 16th century listed cottage.

The offences date between October 31 and November 21 last year.

Creese was arrested on November 21, after a mast fire occurred on Bittams Lane, Ottershaw, Surrey.

It was extinguished and...