A 71-YEAR-old has denied arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.
Rohan Holden-Baker, of Oak View Way, Worcester, entered no plea to three charges when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, (November 30).
It is alleged Holden-Baker committed arson and damaged a hallway carpet, valued at £2,000, belonging to Sanctuary Housing.
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Holden-Baker is also facing a charge of threatening to damage/destroy property and criminal damage.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between November 28 and November 31 this year at Noble House in Worcester.
Holden-Baker was told the next hearing of his case will take place at Worcester Crown Court on December 3.
Andrew Mitchinson appeared for the prosecution, Ed Middleton for the defence.
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