A Cleator Moor man has been charged with arson following a house fire in the town.

Karl Carnochan, 34, of Norbeck Park, Cleator Moor, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life and possession of cannabis. It follows a fire at an address at Norbeck Park on Sunday morning.

The defendant is due to appear at West Cumbria Magistrates' Court, Workington, today (Tuesday).