Man charged with arson after Norwich fire

It comes after a fire on Hall Road on Monday

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 28th Jun 2023

A Norwich man has been charged with arson after a fire late on Monday night.

Police were called to Hall Road at 11:33pm on June 26 by the fire service.

Several properties on the road had to be evacuated, although nobody was injured.

A man was arrested at the scene and taken to Wymondham Police Station for questioning.

Pip Long, aged 53 and of Southwell Road, Norwich has since been charged with arson and will appear at Norwich Magistrates Court today.

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