Man in court charged with arson after Hambleton house explosion
By Sean Gleaves
Published 30th Mar 2026, 16:16 GMT
A man charged following an explosion which destroyed a home in Hambleton has been sent to Crown Court.
Emergency services were called to Carr Lane shortly before 9.55am on Friday (March 27) following reports of a fire at a property, with the blast causing significant damage.
Darren Davies, 54, of Carr Lane, appeared at Lancaster Magistrates' Court today charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.
No plea was entered during the hearing.
The case was sent to Preston Crown Court, where Davies is due to appear on April 27 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
He was remanded in custody.