Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Man accused of 'Benefits Street' arson attack appears at Teesside Crown Court


A man accused of torching a family’s home on Stockton’s “Benefits Street” has appeared at Teesside Crown Court via video link.


Liam Mandeville, 20, faces two separate charges of arson with intent or being reckless as to whether life was endangered.


One relates to an incident in Kingston Road, Tilery, where the controversial Channel 4 documentary is being filmed.


A family of seven, including a disabled child, were forced to flee their home on February 14 this year following a fire at the property.


The second charge relates to a fire at Limetrees Close, Port Clarence, in November 2013.


Mandeville, of St Catherine’s Court, Hartlepool, appeared at Teesside Crown Court yesterday via video link from Holme House Prison in Stockton.


He was remanded in custody until his next appearance in February.



No comments:

Post a Comment