A man accused of starting a fire in a block of flats is to face trial.

Shaun Smith, 47, pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson and being reckless as to whether life was endangered when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday.

Smith is said to have started the blaze at flats on Manor Road, Trowbridge, on May 21.

Recorder Ian Lawrie QC adjourned the case to October 27 and remanded Smith, who lives in the same block, in custody until then.