Suspect arrested in arson attack on Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office

Shant Soghomonian was charged over attack on the office in which staffers were working but none were reported injured

Authorities say they have arrested an alleged arsonist accused of setting the US senator Bernie Sanders' Burlington, Vermont, office on fire while staff worked inside - but investigators have yet to release details about a possible a motive.

A justice department notification published on Sunday said Shant Soghomonian, 35, had been charged with using fire to damage the building but did not include any reason for his alleged actions.