A MAN has been charged following an arson attack in Bolton.

Jacob Coleman, aged 24, of no fixed abode, has been charged with arson recklessly endangering life, assault, common assault, possession of a bladed article and criminal damage.

He was remanded in custody and is due before Bolton Magistrates' Court today.

At about 3.30am on Wednesday, police were called to Dingle Walk, to reports of a fire at a house.

Firefighters were called and there were no injuries.