Man charged with arson following flat fire in Braintree High Street. Picture by Essex Fire and Rescue Service.
A man will be appearing at court this morning charged in connection with a fire at a property in Braintree High Street on Wednesday.
Ben Wilson, 19, was arrested in Silver End yesterday and has been charged with arson with intent.
Shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday police were contacted with reports of a fire.
Officers attended along with the fire service. A man was taken to hospital for treatment to smoke inhalation. He has since been discharged.
Wilson, who is of no fixed address, with appear at Colchester Magistrates Court today.
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