A man has been charged and placed into custody for arson at a fire which occurred at a block of flats in Leamington.

The fire took place at Ashton Court on the evening of Saturday (30 August).

Warwickshire Police were alerted to a fire within the flats by colleagues at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The fire was reported to have been extinguished quickly.

A short time later, Tomasz Kuzma was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Police reported, after a thorough investigation, Kuzma has now been charged with the following offences: Arson, recklessly endangering life, possession of cannabis and two counts of criminal damage.

He appeared in court, where he was remanded into custody ahead of a hearing later this month.