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).
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