A 48-year-old woman has been charged with arson and multiple counts of assaulting emergency workers following a fire in Chichester, as confirmed by Sussex Police. Rebecca Miller, of no fixed address, was brought before Crawley magistrates court facing serious charges.
Miller has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, a grave offence that suggests the fire posed a significant risk to others. In addition, she faces four counts of assaulting emergency workers, highlighting a concerning level of violence during the incident.
The case presided over in Crawley Magistrates Court, marks a significant step in addressing this act of arson. The charges reflect the severity of the allegations against Miller, with arson intending to endanger life being a particularly serious accusation.