Durham police charge woman following house fire in Blackhall Colliery

By Madeleine Raine
Published 4th Jan 2024, 17:42 BST
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A woman has been charged with arson following a house fire that left one casualty in hospital.

Durham Constabulary were called to reports of a fire at a home in Dene Road, in Blackhall Colliery, at around 8.50pm on Friday, December 29, 2023.

Kayleigh Holden, of Dene Road, has since been charged with child neglect and arson.

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A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “On Sunday, December 31, the 33-year-old was charged with both offences and appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where she entered no plea.”

The fire broke out on the evening of Friday, December 29, 2023.The fire broke out on the evening of Friday, December 29, 2023.
The fire broke out on the evening of Friday, December 29, 2023.

Three units from County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service also attended the incident at around 8.40pm, leaving the scene by 9.20pm after tackling the house blaze.

One woman, who is believed to be in her 30s, was taken to hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation.

Holden remains in custody and is due to appear in court next on January 29.