Man, 55, charged with arson after home explosion at Carr Lane in Hambleton enters plea

A Lancashire man has appeared in court and pleaded guilty to arson after a house explosion.

Emergency services were called to Carr Lane shortly before 10am on Friday, March 27, following reports of an explosion at a bungalow.

The blast destroyed the home, while nearby properties were also evacuated as crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, police and ambulance services responded.

The fire service said it was believed there were "some gas cylinders" at the home which may have caused the explosion.

Darren Davies, of Carr Lane, was charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

Appearing at Preston Crown Court today, he pleaded guilty.

He has been remanded into custody until his next court appearance in July.