She has been charged with attempted arson after allegedly pouring petrol on the historic building in Atlanta.
Atlanta police have arrested a woman who is accused of trying to burn down the birthplace of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jnr in Atlanta.
Officers arrested the 26-year-old woman around 5.45pm on Thursday after responding to a report of vandalism in process at the two-story home in the historic Auburn Avenue Historic District, according to a police statement.
Police say a preliminary investigation shows the woman had poured petrol on the property before people at the site stopped her.
“We believe at this time she was pouring gasoline on the porch and the door of the home. Their quick action saved a jewel of our city, something very important to Atlanta,” Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum told WXIA-TV.
