Sheppey farm arson suspect charged
A man has been charged with arson following a fire at a Sheppey farm.
David Staples, 44, of Kingsnorth Road, Gillingham, was also charged with five counts of possessing indecent images.
Mr Staples was remanded in custody following a hearing at Medway Magistrates' Court and is due before Maidstone Crown Court on 26 September.
The fire, which broke out on 3 September at Plough Road, Eastchurch, destroyed stables, 10 tonnes of hay and a toilet block.
No animals were reported to be hurt.