A Redditch man has been charged with arson after multiple coaches caught fire at a depot in Henley-in-Arden.
Warwickshire Police said they were called at around 1.36am on Saturday (November 30) to reports of a fire at Johnsons Coaches on Liveridge Hill.
Multiple coaches caught alight along with six other cars that were parked in the vicinity.
Police arrived at the scene and arrested 29-year-old Christopher White, of Croome Close, Redditch, who has now been charged with arson not endangering life.
He has been remanded in custody.
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: "A Redditch man arrested at the scene of a fire in Henley-in-Arden has been charged with arson and remanded in custody.
At 1.36am on Saturday (November 30), we were called to reports of a fire at Johnsons Coaches on Liveridge Hill.
"Multiple coaches caught alight, as did six other cars parked in the vicinity.
"We quickly arrested 29-year-old Christopher White from Croome Close in Redditch and he has subsequently been charged with Arson Not Endangering Life.
"He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Warwick Crown Court on Monday, January 6.
In a post on social media, Johnsons Coaches thanked the emergency services for their swift response and the wider community for their ongoing support.
Johnsons Coaches said: "At 1.36am on Saturday (November 30), there was a fire at our depot in Henley-in-Arden.
"The incident was well coordinated, and the fire was successfully contained and extinguished, but it caused significant damage to multiple coaches and cars.
"We would like to thank the emergency services for their swift response and our staff and local community for their support during this difficult time."
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