A ST HELENS man has been charged in connection with a house fire in Huyton.

Jake Hignett, 22, of Kimberley Avenue, Thatto Heath has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life .

The charge relates to a fire which took place at a house on Mardale Road in Huyton, Merseyside on Sunday, October 14.

Hignett has been remanded into custody to appear before Wigan Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, November 21.