Detectives from Musgrave CID have charged an 18-year-old man following a significant fire at the Old Cathedral Buildings in the Church Street area of Belfast, and the burglary of a nearby business premises, during the early hours of Monday, October 3.

The man was charged with arson with intent to endanger life, burglary and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today, Tuesday, October 4, for a first remand hearing.