A 40-year-old man will appear in court on Monday facing a charge of arson. Photo: NZHA 40-year-old man will appear in court today charged with arson after a fire at a historic Christchurch building. Firefighters were called to the fire at a 105-year-old house on Park Tce, which borders Hagley Park, about 1.15am on Sunday. The man is expected to appear in the Christchurch District Court at 10am on Monday. There were no reports of injuries, as the building was unoccupied at the time.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2021 18:22 UTC