A 27-year-old has appeared at Worcester Crown Court charged with setting fire to Shakeeys 24-hour restaurant in the city.

Shaun Whitmore, of Friar Street, Droitwich, is accused of arson and endangering life following the blaze in the early hours of Saturday, July 22.

Whitmore appeared yesterday, when the case was adjourned until Monday, October 30.

Shakeeys, in Angel Street, remains open for business, despite the blaze which was in a warehouse behind the restaurant.