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March 5th, 2013 
David Schulberg the 3rd
A BRISBANE City councillor says he doesn’t fear for his safety despite a man trying to burn his office to the ground using a flaming truck tyre.
The intruder broke into the Cannon Hill office of Councillor Ryan Murphy at 2.30am (AEST) on Tuesday.
Mr Murphy says the attacker then rolled a truck tyre into the office, poured petrol on it and set it alight.
He then ran away, but was seen by police officers who were training dogs in a park across the street.
A dog was unleashed and chased the man, biting him on the calf and buttocks.
The 41-year-old was treated in hospital before being charged with arson, wilful damage, entering premises with intent, stealing and obstructing police.
The fire caused minor damage but Mr Murphy says it could have been a lot worse if police hadn’t been nearby.
“We could have lost the entire building with the accelerant he used,” Mr Murphy told AAP.
“I don’t fear for my personal safety, no.
“But my staff are pretty shaken up.”
He can’t think of any motive behind the attack.
“Councillors deal with tough issues in the community at times but nothing we would do would warrant this kind of response,” he said.
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