Man charged with 'arson with intent to endanger life' after fire at Leeds General Infirmary

Kriss Jackson, aged 43, of Poplar Mount in Bramley, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, affray, possession of a bladed article and two counts of assault.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Saturday, January 23.

A fire was started at Leeds General Infirmary on Thursday, January 21 and police are still looking for witnesses to come forward to help their investigation.

Detective Inspector James Entwistle, of West Yorkshire Police's Leeds CID, said: “We would like to thank everyone who has contacted us so far with regard to this investigation.

“We also continue to appeal for anyone who was present in either the A&E or X-Ray department between 5 and 6pm on 21 January to contact us, as it is possible they will be able to assist our enquiries further.”

Det Insp Entwistle previously described the fire as 'a very serious incident which caused significant damage to the hospital.'

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or use the contact us options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus, quoting log 1301 of 21 January.

Information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers.