Man charged with arson over coach depot fire

A man has been charged in connection with a suspected arson at a depot that saw multiple coaches and cars catch fire.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at the Johnsons Coaches headquarters on Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, at about 01:40 GMT on Saturday.

Christopher White, 29, of Croome Close in Redditch, Worcestershire, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with arson, not endangering life.

He was remanded in custody to next appear before Warwick Crown Court on 6 January, Warwickshire Police said.

Five coaches and six cars parked in the vicinity all caught fire during the incident.

Johnsons Coaches said in a post on Facebook that it was "actively working" with police and fire services.

"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the police and fire services for their prompt response and dedicated efforts," a company spokesperson added.

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