A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire on Saturday.

Fire crews were called to Eddleston Road, in an estate off Ocotal Way, shortly before 4am. The Drove Road firefighters used a hose reel jet to put out the blaze.

David Jack, 33, of Eddleston Road, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He is due before Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.