Man to appear in court over Dudley fire

The 60-year-old was arrested in Worcestershire.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 29th Aug 2024

A man will appear in court tomorrow following a house fire in Dudley earlier this week.

Emergency services dealt with a house fire on Penfields Road, Amblecote on Monday 26 August. An investigation showed that the fire was started deliberately.

Fortunately no-one was hurt, however, a search for the suspect began.

Following enquiries a 60-year-old man was arrested in his car on the A491 near to Bell End, Worcestershire, yesterday morning.

Clive Bell will appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Friday 30 August charged with burglary and arson with intent to endanger life.