Andrew Robert Turner, aged 59, of Beachfield Road, was charged with arson, being reckless as to whether life is endangered, following the fire which occurred on the morning of Saturday 26 November 2022.
The blaze caused significant damage to the house, which he lived in at the time with his now ex-partner.
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