Overview
- Leicestershire Police named Karl Poxon, 50, of Holywell Avenue, Ashby, as the suspect charged in connection with three early-morning house fires.
- He faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life and a further charge of dangerous driving.
- Emergency services were called to Holywell Avenue at 7:05am, Prestop Drive at 7:08am and Clifton Drive at 7:19am on Friday.
- Two teenagers and a woman were taken to hospital for burn injuries and smoke inhalation, which were described as not life-changing or life-threatening.
- Detectives believe the incidents were linked and deliberately caused, and the investigation continues alongside fire service inquiries.