A man has been charged in connection with an arson incident in Norwich.

Police were called to a report of a tent on fire in Grapes Hill at 10.45am on May 9.

A man in 60s was arrested shortly after and taken to Wymondham Police Station for questioning.

Stephen Philips, aged 69 and of no fixed address, was charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

Philips appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on May 10 where he was remanded into custody ahead of his next court appearance on June 7.