Police seek man's identity after suspicious Avondale church fire

Friday 18 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 2:45pm

Police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into a suspicious fire at St Mary's Catholic School in Avondale. The blaze occurred on Great North Road early on Monday, causing significant damage to the church building.

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1. StuffFri 18 Jul 2025, 12:48pm

   Police seeking identity of man in relation to suspicious Auckland church fire (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 18 Jul 2025, 1:07pm

   Police seek identity of mystery man over St Mary’s Church, Avondale blaze (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 18 Jul 2025, 1:08pm

   Man sought in relation to church fire in Auckland's Avondale (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 18 Jul 2025, 2:45pm

   Photo of person of interest in Avondale church fire released (opens in new tab)