Man charged with burglary and arson after huge primary school fire in West Yorkshire

Police investigating a fire at a school in Calderdale have charged a man with burglary and arson.

Aaron Foster, 19, of Mixenden in Halifax, has been remanded in custody to appear before Bradford magistrates tomorrow (Thursday).

The charges relate to a fire at Ash Green Primary School in Mixenden on Tuesday evening, police confirmed.

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