Gloucester Man Charged After House Blast

A man has been charged in connection with an explosion at a house in Coleford, according to Gloucestershire Police.

Kenneth Brown, 43, from Park Road, Gloucester, will appear before magistrates in Cheltenham today.

He faces charges of arson with intent to endanger life and criminal damage.

Police say he is currently being held in custody.

A man was rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital with serious injuries following the blast on Saturday morning.

Police say a car was also damaged in the explosion.