A MAN has appeared in court accused of burglary and arson with intent to endanger life.

David Gorley, 35, of Beverley Gardens, Consett, County Durham, allegedly started a fire after stealing a laptop, television and camera from Aynsley Terrace, in Consett, in the early hours of Wednesday.

He appeared before Consett Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, May 8) but no pleas were entered.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear before Durham Crown Court on May 17.