Man Charged with Three Counts of Arson with Intent to Endanger Life After House Fires

Man charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life after house fires

A man has been charged with intending to endanger people’s lives as he stands accused of three arson attacks.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in Ottershaw on Friday morning.

Emergency services attended the blaze on Bittams Lane and a 39-year-old from the area remains in custody. He was also arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon. Surrey Police are investigating if the incident is linked to a similar report of a fire at Spinney Hill at around 11.30 on Thursday night.