Police confirm arrest over shocking Telford house fire

The incident took place on Saturday evening at Hayward Avenue in Donnington, Telford.

Six Shropshire Fire and Rescue crews were called to the blaze affecting two semi-detached properties at around 6.17pm.

The fire gutted one of the properties, but the couple living there managed to escape unharmed.

Now West Mercia Police has confirmed an arrest has been made in relation to the blaze.

A spokeswoman said: "We were called to a house fire at around 6.50pm on Saturday evening on Hayward Avenue, Donnington. A man was later arrested on suspicion of arson."

The force later said a man has been charged with arson and is due to appear in court today.