Greenock house fire: Man charged with attempted murder and wilful fire raising

A man has appeared in court accused of attempted murder after a house fire.

The incident took place in Union Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, on Monday July 14.

Craig MacFarlane, 25, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court on Friday charged with attempted murder and wilful fireraising.

Picture credit: Karen Keith

He made no plea and was remanded in custody

He is expected to appear in court in the next eight days.

Reporting from PA

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