Man charged after fire in Loughborough

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 10:43

He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court this morning (Wednesday 29 October).

Leicestershire Police have charged a man after a fire at a property on Baxter Gate yesterday (28th October).

The 44 year old, of no fixed abode, has been charged with:

One count of arson with reckelessness as to whether life was endangered
Three counts of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000
One count of breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order

He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court this morning (Wednesday 29 October).

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