A MAN from Barrow is due to appear in court today (Monday 18) charged with three counts of arson.

Harvey Chapman, 24, of Laurence Avenue, Barrow will appear at Furness and District Magistrates' Court this morning.

He has been charged with igniting fires at Barrow Cricket Club, a van in St Quintin Avenue, Barrow and another van in Abbots Vale, Barrow.

Chapman has been remanded in custody until his hearing.