A woman appeared in court in connection with a fire at Holly Court, Dophin Approach, Romford.

Helen Ryan, 41, of Clacton-on-Sea, was at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday last week charged with arson with intent to danger property and life or being reckless as to whether it would be endangered.

It related to an incident on March 2 at the flats.

She was released on conditional bail and will stand trial at Basildon Crown Court on June 3.