Man charged with arson after Mansfield house fire

By John Smith
Published 10th Aug 2023, 12:17 BST
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Police investigating a fire at a house in Mansfield have charged a suspect with arson.

Emergency services were called to Garratt Avenue in the early hours of Thursday, July 6 after fire damaged the front door of the property.

Several people were inside at the time but nobody was injured.

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Kevin Hughes, aged 39, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

A man has appeared before Nottingham magistrates charged with arson. Photo: GoogleA man has appeared before Nottingham magistrates charged with arson. Photo: Google
A man has appeared before Nottingham magistrates charged with arson. Photo: Google
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Hughes, of Owen Mews, Wellingborough, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 7 and was remanded into custody to appear at the city’s Crown Court on September 4.

Detective Sergeant Sarah Moore, from the public protection team at Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a very serious incident that could have had dire consequences for everyone involved.

"I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect in this case and am thankful that nobody was injured.”