Man charged with attempted arson.

Detectives investigating the attempted arson of a shop at Chippenham Road, Harold Hill on Thursday, 25 June have charged a man. 

Bradley Pinchion, 28 years old of no fixed address was arrested on Wednesday, 1 July and was charged on today as follows: 

Count 1 – Attempted arson with intent to endanger life
Count 2 – Threats to cause criminal damage 
Count 3 – Criminal damage 
Count 4 – Attempted theft
Count 5 – Battery 
Count 6 – Have an article with intent to destroy or damage property

Pinchion is remanded in custody to appear at Barkingside Magistrates Court on Friday, 3 July.