A MAN arrested in connection with a disturbance at a flat is due to appear in court charged with assault.

He was detained yesterday by police investigating a suspected arson at a Stourport flat and will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today.

He is charged with assault, using violence to secure entry, and using threatening words and behaviour.

The man was arrested in connection with an incident at a third floor flat in Mitton Close on Wednesday.

Police and fire crews attended after a report of a blaze there which damaged the hallway Officers are still investigating the blaze and witnesses or anyone with information should call officers at Kidderminster CID on 0300 333 3000, quoting 0830-S-181109, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.