Detectives investigating a suspected arson attack on a Clifton flat have placed a man before the courts.
Emergency services were called to Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, around 10pm on Saturday (30 March) following reports a smoke alarm had been activated on the 16th floor of a building.
The fire was quickly put out by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and an initial investigation has concluded it was started deliberately.
Richard Blunt, aged 44, of Nottingham, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered and possession of a Class B drug.
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He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (1 April) and was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 29 April.
Detective Inspector Chris Berryman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Thankfully no one was injured due to a rapid and efficient response by the emergency services.
“Arson is an extremely serious offence and can have devastating consequences, so I’m pleased our investigations have led to a suspect being charged and placed before magistrates.”
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