UPDATE: Man charged with hospital arson remanded

By Rachel Armitage
Published 30th Mar 2022, 15:49 BST
A road was closed in Leamington after 'possible explosive devices' were found.A road was closed in Leamington after 'possible explosive devices' were found.
A road was closed in Leamington after 'possible explosive devices' were found.
A man who has been charged with arson after a fire at Lincoln County Hospital on Tuesday has been remanded in custody.

John Gillion Watson, 56, of Vicarage Court, Sleaford, has been remanded to await a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court.

He appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday) charged with arson recklessly endangering life following a fire at Lincoln County Hospital.

The next court date is yet to be fixed.