Lewisham man faces attempted murder charges after house fire
Perry Martin accused of setting fire to a property in Ladywell with intent to endanger life.
Incident → evidence → outcomePerry Martin, aged 58, has been accused of attempting to murder two women by setting fire to a house in Ladywell. The incident allegedly occurred on Foxborough Gardens on Saturday, September 19. Martin, who resides on Downderry Road in Downham, faces charges including two counts of attempted murder and attempted arson with intent to endanger life.
Further charges brought against Martin include breaching a restraining order. He also faces four counts related to the possession of offensive weapons in public, with allegations specifying petrol-filled bottles and Molotov cocktails.
Court appearances
Martin appeared before magistrates at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 21. He was remanded in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled to take place at the Old Bailey in October.
Questions this report answers
01What are the charges against Perry Martin?
Perry Martin faces charges of two counts of attempted murder and attempted arson with intent to endanger life. He is also accused of breaching a restraining order and possessing four offensive weapons.
02When and where did the alleged incident occur?
The alleged incident took place on Foxborough Gardens in Ladywell on Saturday, September 19. Martin is accused of attempting to set fire to a house on that date.
03What has happened with Perry Martin's court appearances?
Perry Martin appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 21. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear next at the Old Bailey in October.
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