WEYMOUTH: Two men have been charged with arson in relation to a spate of incidents that took place in the town earlier this year.

Police say a series of arsons took place between Saturday January, 31 and Sunday, February 1.

Damien Coltart, 20, of Weymouth, has been charged with arson in relation to incidents at Asda in Weymouth, Prince of Wales Road and Old Castle Road.

Thomas Hircock, 18, of Sherborne, has also been charged with arson in relations to incidents on Prince of Wales Road and Old Castle Road.

Both men are due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates Court on Monday, May 18.