Man Charged With Arson Offence in Shipley

*Friday, 16 August, 2024*

A man has been charged following a fire at a block of flats in Shipley earlier this week.

Robert Murtagh, aged 38, of Central Avenue, Shipley, has been charged with one charge of arson with intent to endanger life and remanded in custody to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court today (Friday, 16 August).

It follows a fire on Central Avenue, Shipley, on Wednesday afternoon (14 August). 

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