Ash Green: Man charged over Halifax primary school arson

The fire took hold on Tuesday evening, with 50 firefighters tackling it at its height

A man has appeared in court charged with arson after a primary school was engulfed by fire.

The blaze at Ash Green Primary School in Halifax broke out at about 19:50 GMT on Tuesday.

Aaron Foster, 19, of Mixenden, was also charged with burglary when he appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court on Thursday,

The badly-damaged school is not expected to reopen until after February half term.

Mr Foster is due to appear at crown court on 3 March.

Fire crews from around Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford worked to put out the blaze

Head teacher Mungo Sheppard said he had received many emails with offers of help

Head teacher Mungo Sheppard said the school had been overwhelmed with offers of support and help from parents and businesses.

"They just want to know how they can help and are determined to support our school."