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Man charged following arson attacks on businesses

Emily Ford
BBC News
Google The shop front of Popeyes Louisiana Chicken restaurant on Oxford's Queen Street. Some people are outside in front of it while others are eating inside.Google
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken restaurant was one of the businesses targeted

A man has been charged after a series of arson attacks on businesses in Oxford.

Adam McVey, 43, of no fixed address, will appear at Oxford Magistrates' Court later to face a charge of arson with intent to endanger life and six further charges of arson.

Thames Valley Police released a statement explaining the charges were "linked to a series of incidents in which several businesses were targeted".

They happened between 03:30 and 04:00 GMT on Thursday in New Inn Hall Street, Queen Street and Cornmarket Street.

Det Sgt Matthew Gorman previously appealed for anyone with information or CCTV recordings to get in touch.

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